How long is the typical treatment + recovery timeline?

Antifibrotic therapy is a long-term, ongoing treatment with no fixed endpoint, as IPF is a chronic condition; patients take medications daily and attend regular follow-ups every 3–6 months. For lung transplant recipients, the hospital stay is about 2–4 weeks, with a recovery period of 3–6 months for basic activities and up to a year for full rehabilitation. Post-transplant, lifelong immunosuppression and monitoring are required.