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.
Hello doctor, Yes, it is IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis). A pulmonologist is not sure it is following the same pattern and biopsy.
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.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and connective tissue disease could be worsening.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about your struggles with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A single chest X-ray cannot diagnose lung fibrosis; further tests are required to rule out other causes.
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