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Can pulmonary fibrosis be cured with medications?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had an X-ray last Thursday, and I got the result today. It says I have fibrosis in my right upper lobe. I had a history of pulmonary tuberculosis two years back, and I took a six-month medication, and I am done with it. I just want to ask if fibrosis can be cured if I take medication, do exercise daily, and eat healthy foods?

Please help.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Fibrosis is a feature of chronic inflammation and your lung fibrosis is because of that. Tuberculosis is a chronic granulomatous inflammation and can lead to fibrosis. Fibrosis is irreversible condition and cannot be revert back.

Thank you and take care.

Regards.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At March 30, 2018
Reviewed AtMay 26, 2026

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