Hello, Let me tell you very frankly that idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis cannot be treated completely. There are different component of this condition which will have to be managed. Common comorbid medical conditions found in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and coronary artery disease. Therefore, if any of these co morbid illnesses are present, they should be managed accordingly. Any patient with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis who is a current smoker should be encouraged to quit. Any patient diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or probable idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis should be referred to a lung transplantation center for lung transplant evaluation, regardless of the vital capacity unless contraindications for transplantation exist. Vaccination against influenza and pneumococcal infection should be encouraged in all patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Lung transplantation for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis so every patient with pulmonary fibrosis should be evaluated for surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician