pulmonary fibrosis

Also known as Fibrosis of lung (disorder), interstitial fibrosis, Fibrosis of lung, Fibrosis of the lung, lung fibrosis, pneumosclerosis

human disease

Key facts

Other names: Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis
Specialty: Pulmonology
Symptoms: Shortness of breath , dry cough, feeling tired, weight loss, nail clubbing
Complications: Pulmonary hypertension , respiratory failure , pneumothorax , lung cancer
Causes: Tobacco smoking , environmental pollution, certain medications, connective tissue diseases , interstitial lung disease , unknown
Treatment: Oxygen therapy , pulmonary rehabilitation , lung transplantation
Medication: Pirfenidone , nintedanib
Prognosis: Poor
Frequency: >5 million people

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Article

Pulmonary fibrosis is typically a condition in which the lungs become scarred over time. Symptoms include shortness of breath, a dry cough, feeling tired, weight loss, and nail clubbing. Complications may include pulmonary hypertension, respiratory failure, pneumothorax, and lung cancer.

Causes include environmental pollution, certain medications, connective tissue diseases, infections, and interstitial lung diseases. But in most cases the cause is unknown (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis). Diagnosis may be based on symptoms, medical imaging, lung biopsy, and lung function tests.