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The treatment of pulmonary fibrosis depends on the underlying cause. Many diseases are treated by suppressing inflammation with corticosteroids . Stronger immune suppressants such as cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) or azathioprine (Imuran) may also be tried. Some patients need supple...[read article]

Tests for Pulmonary Fibrosis

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A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm.Chest radiography; Serial chest x-ray; X-ray- chest.The test is performed ...  More
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Blood gases is a measurement of how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in your blood. It also determines the acidity(pH) of your blood.Usually, blood is taken from a...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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High Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) of Lungs
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A chest tomogram is a picture of the chest area created by moving the x-ray machine in one direction while moving the recording film the other way. This method blur...  More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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A computed tomography(CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body.CAT scan; Computed axial tomography scan; Comput...  More
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Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.There are many ...  More
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Bronchoalveolar Lavage
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Bronchoscopy is a test to view the airways and diagnose lung disease. It may also be used during the treatment of some lung conditions.A br...  More
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A lung needle biopsy is a method to remove a piece of lung tissue for examination.Transthoracic needle aspiration; Percutaneous needle aspiration.A chest x-ray or c...  More
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Bronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsy is a procedure in which a thin, lighted tube(bronchoscope) is inserted through the nose or mouth to collect several pieces o...  More
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Pulmonary function tests are a group of tests that measure how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they move oxygen into the blood.In a spirometry t...  More
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X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light. In a health care setting, a machines sends are individual x-ray particles, called photons.  More
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Medical Procedures for Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Oxygen may be classified as an element, a gas, and a drug. Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat o...  More
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Pulmonary rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary, individually designed intervention program, including exercise and education, that helps patients with chronic lung...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Lung transplant is surgery to replace one or both diseased lungs with healthy lungs from a human donor.A lung transplant is usually the last resort treatment for lu...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Pulmonary Fibrosis

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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc...  More
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CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (sye kloe FOSS fa mide) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat many types of cancer like lymph...  More
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AZATHIOPRINE (ay za THYE oh preen) suppresses the immune system. It is used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthr...  More
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ACETYLCYSTEINE (a se teel SIS teen) is a drug that loosens and thins mucus in the lungs. It is used to make breathing easier in patients with bronchitis, cystic fib...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Pulmonary Fibrosis

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ACETYLCYSTEINE (a se teel SIS teen) is a drug that loosens and thins mucus in the lungs. It is used to make breathing easier in patients with bronchitis, cystic fib...  More
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Self Care for Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Cigarettes- tips on how to quit; Smoking cessation.There are a lot of ways to quit smoking and many resources to help you. Family members, friends, and coworkers ma...  More
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