Pulmonary fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis (part 1)

Pulmonary fibrosis (part 1)

Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it more difficult for your lungs to work properly....

 Nov. 16
Symptoms, causes of pulmonary fibrosis (part 2)

Symptoms, causes of pulmonary fibrosis (part 2)

• Thortness of breath (dyspnea)• A dry cough• Fatigue• Unexplained weight loss• Aching muscles and joints• Widening and rounding of the tips of the fingers or toes (clubbing)The course of pulmonary fibrosis — and the severity of symptoms &mdash...

 Nov. 17

Complications of pulmonary fibrosis (part 5)

Complications of pulmonary fibrosis (part 5) High blood pressure in your lungs (pulmonary hypertension): Unlike systemic high blood pressure, this condition affects only the arteries in your lungs. It begins when the smallest...

Nov. 20

Treatment for pulmonary fibrosis (part 8)

Treatment for pulmonary fibrosis (part 8) The lung scarring that occurs in pulmonary fibrosis can't be reversed, and no current treatment has proved effective in stopping progression of the disease.Medications:Your doc...

Nov. 23
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