What is the life expectancy for pulmonary fibrosis patient?
Patient: My 90-year-old mother who has pulmonary fibrosis and has just survived a bout of double pneumonia is back in hospital with suspected but not diagnosed pneumonia. We children are in agreement that we should be focused on making her as comfortable as possible and her doc has boosted her oxygen to 100% and put her on morphine. Any way of estimating how long she might last in this situation? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. It is very difficult to predict exact life expectancy in IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis). Since her age is 90 years and she needs 100% oxygen, I think end is near. In my opinion, her life expectancy is not more than 3-4 months. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.