Longitudinal Changes in Comorbidity Rates in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Analysis of Medicare Data

Abstract

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is associated with an increased risk of multiple comorbidities. Little is known about these relationships in the Medicare population. The objective of this analysis was to determine the longitudinal change in comorbidity rates of Medicare patients with IPF compared with matched controls.