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What is the average age of pulmonary fibrosis?

While pulmonary fibrosis (PF) can affect individuals of all ages, it is a disease most commonly associated with older adults. Studies consistently show that the average age of diagnosis, particularly for the most common form, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), is in the mid-to-late 60s. However, this average is just one part of a more complex picture surrounding a challenging condition.

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What age do people get lung scarring? Understanding the risk factors

According to the National Institutes of Health, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is most commonly diagnosed in people aged 60 and older. This serious condition, which involves progressive lung scarring, raises the important question: what age do people get lung scarring? The answer isn't a single number, but rather an understanding of associated risk factors.

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What diseases can senolytics help treat?

Over 40 age-related conditions showed potential benefit from senolytic treatment in preclinical studies, indicating a broad scope for this new class of drugs. The answer to **what diseases can senolytics help treat?** lies in their ability to clear harmful senescent cells that accumulate with age.

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