Understanding Pulmonary fibrosis
By Dr. Aaron Gill, DO · · Pulmonology
Patients often ask us about pulmonary fibrosis. Here is what our Pulmonology clinicians want you to know.
About this topic
Topic: pulmonary fibrosis. An interstitial lung disease that is characterized by destruction, scarring, and thickening of the interstitial lung tissues and progressive pulmonary function loss in a restrictive pattern, has_symptom progressive shortness of breath, fatigue, and chronic cough, possibly has_material_basis_in exposure to certain chemicals, autoimmune conditions, and radiation. It can be caused by inhaling…
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This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.