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Pulmonary Fibrosis Learning Center

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Pulmonary fibrosis develops when the alveoli, tiny air sacs that transfer oxygen to the blood, become damaged and inflamed. The body tries to heal the damage with scars, but these scars collapse the alveoli and make the...

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Symptoms
The causes and risk factors vary with the underlying disease. They may include genetics, environmental factors, and i...
Causes
The causes and risk factors vary with the underlying disease. They may include genetics, environmental factors, and i...
Tests
Pulmonary fibrosis is often referred to a lung specialist. Several tests are usually needed to diagnose this disease...
Treatments
The treatment of pulmonary fibrosis depends on the underlying cause. Many diseases are treated by suppressing inflamm...
Alternative Therapies
Anxiety and fear can make breathing difficulties worse. Some patients find that activities such as yoga, prayer or m...
Complications
Others may develop quickly or slowly into end-stage lung disease. The course of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is very...
Prevention
There is no known prevention for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.Some ways to prevent other causes of pulmonary fibrosi...

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