Pulmonary Fibrosis Learning Center

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

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