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Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis is a respiratory disorder caused by the scarring and thickening of the lung tissues. Smoking is considered the main cause of the fibrosis of the pulmonary tissues. Dry cough, shallow spurts breathing, fatigue, weight loss, cyanosis, clubbing, etc., are the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis. Treatment is done with medications, oxygen therapy, lung transplantation, pulmonary rehabilitation, etc.

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What causes pulmonary fibrosis in elderly?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 74-year-old male with a weight of 142 pounds and a height of 5 feet 10 inches. I take no medications except Ativan. I take vitamins. I am a non-smoker, worked in the auto body shop for two years painting cars, quit grain farming at the age of 44, minimal exposure to asbestos. I...  Read Full »


Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Single chest X-ray cannot diagnose lung fibrosis and further tests are required to rule out other causes. As you said, the chest X-ray was normal before a few months and now shows scattered fibrosis. It is advised to repeat the X-ray after a few days. Once the X-ray ...  Read Full »

How is IPF diagnosed?

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with IPF last week. My two x-rays, two lung function tests and HRCT scan showing that I had scarring. But I am confused, because I feel better than I have felt in 10 years. I have always smoked and had cough for years. I have been on a diet and have lost one stone so f...  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) is a chronic, progressive and idiopathic disease. It is usually seen in old age. In this lungs become fibrosed, thickened and stiff. So, all capacities are reduced and due to this oxygenation is hampered. Your home tests are within n...  Read Full »

My CT scan shows mild subpleural fibrosis in my lungs. Need help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have irregular heart beat with chest pain and my CT (computed tomography) shows mild subpleural fibrosis in lungs. I take tablet Lisinopril 15 mg. I took stress echocardiography, chest X-ray, and vascular ultrasound scan. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the reports attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), you have mild subpleural fibrosis and interstitial thickening due to the scarring in lungs. The thin pleural membrane can be replaced by thick fibrous tissue due to inflammation of the pleu...  Read Full »

I am a 76-year-old female with a cough, runny nose, and pulmonary fibrosis. Should I be taking any medications?

Query: Hello doctor,I have been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis-cough and runny nose. Using the tablet Prednisone 40 mg for six months and had all the side effects. I am a 76 years old female who is quite active. The second pulmonologist wants me to have a lung biopsy. Currently, I am not using any medic...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello doctor, Yes, it is IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis). A pulmonologist is not sure it is following the same pattern and biopsy. The first-year internist did not follow up on the chest until the patient was brought to my attention radiologist asked for CT. Six months later I saw a pulmonolo...  Read Full »

Are subpleural fibrotic densities in HRCT indicative of progressive fibrosis or residual scarring?

Query: Hi doctor, My husband is 39-years-old, and he went for high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) as a prerequisite for eye surgery to check for COVID. Though it was negative for COVID had a comment like small subpleural fibrotic densities seen are of post-infection etiology. Is this progressive fib...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to the HRCT (high-resolution computed tomography) of your husband's chest, the report has revealed that small subpleural fibrotic densities in the right middle lobe and Antero basal segment of the right lower lobe (attachments remo...  Read Full »

Does COPD cause pulmonary fibrosis?

Query: Hi doctor, Ten years ago, I was diagnosed with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). I am not on oxygen, and I remain active. My oxygen saturation stays around 95 percent. I am 60 years old. My height is 5 feet 10 inches, and my weight is 145 lbs. I am a nonsmoker. A recen...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you had a history of moderate to severe COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder) ten years back. Your recent CT scan (computed tomography) has suggested scarring in your lungs. Pulmona...  Read Full »

What does fibrosis in the X-ray indicate?

Query: Hello doctor, I did my pre-employment exam a few months back, and they saw some fibrosis in my X-ray. However, this still needs to be confirmed. Unfortunately, I cannot provide any sputum since I do not have any cough even until now. Is there any other way for me to know what I have?  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have fibrosis on the left upper lung according to your X-ray report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The causes for the fibrosis are previously healed tuberculos...  Read Full »

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