Research data has shown that idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis（ IPF） has trend of familial aggregation.Genetic factor has certain effect in the process of IPF onset and development. IPF is studied from Chinese medicine constitution theory. By analyzing the research status of Chinese medicine treating IPF

susceptible constitution and adjustability of IPF and discussing medical model of constitution type

syndrome and disease differentiation

prevention

treatment & nursing and clinical effect evaluation

as well as IPF clinical researches under guide of evidence based medicine research methods

this article may open up new ideas for Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment of IPF.