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Pulmonary fibrosis

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A lung condition in which there is progressive scarring of the lung tissue. Symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, and a dry cough.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Lung diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Chest

Types of

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Condition

Symptoms

Fatigue
Malaise
Cough, no sputum (non-productive)
Dry cough
Cough
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Pulmonary fibrosis
Acetylcysteine
4
5 reviews
Prednisone
2
5 reviews
Methotrexate
1
1 review
Cyclosporine

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Pulmonary fibrosis

Surgery

Lung transplantation

Other treatments

Physical therapy
Smoking cessation
Oxygen supplementation

Tests

Rheumatoid factor
ANA

Risk factors

Personal

Prolonged bed rest
Long plane ride

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