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Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis means scarring of the lung. Many diseases can cause pulmonary fibrosis including infections, radiation therapy, certain medications, and some diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, mixed connective tissue disease, and systemic lupus erythematosus. The most common cause of pulmonary fibrosis is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (pulmonary fibrosis of unknown cause).

Symptoms and Diagnosis

In some types of pulmonary fibrosis, the process starts with inflammation. Evidence suggests that inflammation can contribute to the scarring process. Once scarri (More)

Understanding Pulmonary Fibrosis

  • Interstitial Lung Diseases (Pulmonary Fibrosis)
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis (Patient Education Materials)
  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (ADAM)
  • Interstitial Lung Diseases (MedlinePlus)
  • Patient Information Handbook (Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation)
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis (MedlinePlus)

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  • Are We in the Last Stage of PF?
  • Can a Person Live Without a Ventilator?
  • Can Oxygen Therapy Be Used Too Much?
  • Do I Have Pulmonary Fibrosis Too?
  • Do the Benefits of Oxygen Therapy Outweigh the Risks?
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  • Hospice Care: What Should We Expect?
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  • Is it Hereditary?
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  • Complications
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    Last Updated: Nov 12, 2012