Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at first evaluation in smoker undergoing a smoking cessation program

Smoking is the most significant avoidable risk factor. Responsible of a wide range of diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and respiratory acute and chronic diseases. It is frequently associated with interstitial pulmonary diseases and notably it can be a cause of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. In this report we present a case of heavy smoker who developed idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.