Among Patients With IPF, Anxiety And Depression Are Prevalent, Associated With Greater Breathlessness And Lower Energy Levels, Study Finds

Pulmonology Advisor (5/1, Goldberg) reported, “Among patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), anxiety and depression are prevalent and are associated with greater breathlessness and lower energy levels, according to study findings.” Investigators came to this conclusion after conducting “a prospective analysis using data from the PROgressive FibrOsing LUNg Disease (PROFOUND) study.” The findings were published in Chest.

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— “Anxiety and Depression Common in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis,”Ron Goldberg , Pulmonology Advisor , May 1, 2026

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