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Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring in the lungs. Pulmonary fibrosis develops when the alveoli, tiny air sacs that transfer oxygen to the blood, become damaged and inflamed.
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Symptoms
The first symptom of pulmonary fibrosis is usually shortness of breath at first, during. In late stages of the disease,...
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Causes
The first symptom of pulmonary fibrosis is usually shortness of breath at first, during. In late stages of the disease,...
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Tests
Lung biopsies are necessary to diagnose some diseases. Lung biopsies can be done through a needle inserted into the che...
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Treatments
There is no good treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Only 10 20% of patients with this disease respond to cort...
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Drugs
azathioprine
cyclophosphamide
predniSONE
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Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatment. Some patients find that activities such as.
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Risk Factors
adverse effects of medication
Age over 50
Air Pollutants, Occupational
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Complications
The course of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is very difficult to predict; however, average survival is approximately fi...
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Prevention
Pulmonary Fibrosis : Prevention.
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Internist
Pulmonologist
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