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Pulmonary Fibrosis is a deep tissue scaring of the lungs, which inhibits the lung's ability to get oxygen. Over time, fibrotic tissue replaces healthy lung tissue in the air sacs of the lungs. This scarring, results in a thickening of the lung tissue, thus, making it difficult for oxygen to be transfered properly.
At this time, there is no cure for pulmonary fibrosis. Treatments are available to help delay disease progression and ease symptoms, but they are most often unsuccessful. There are quite a few treatments currently undergoing clinical trial testing, which will hopefully bring new hope to this often fatal disease.
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Fast Facts
- Affects men more then women
- Associated with connective tissue diseases
- End stage of interstitial lung disease
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Symptoms
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
- Wheezing
- Rapid weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue
- Chest discomfort
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Famous Victims
- Robert Goulet: Currently battling
- Laurance Rockefeller: Deceased
- Marlon Brando: Deceased
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Official Site: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF)
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MedlinePlus: Pulmonary Fibrosis
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MayoClinic.com: Pulmonary Fibrosis
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American Lung Association (ALA): Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Fibrosis
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MedicineNet.com: Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Canadian Lung Association: Pulmonary Fibrosis
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National Jewish Medical and Research Center: About Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) / Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Official Site: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF)
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Pulmonary Fibrosis on Amazon | View All
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Chronic Respiratory Disorders (118) CD-ROM - $650.00
5 CD series including these programs: [118.1] Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; [118.2] Cystic Fibrosis;
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Understanding Lung Disease: Pulmonary Fibrosis - $19.95
Part of the award winning public television series Healthy Body/Healthy Mind. Pulmonary Fibrosis is a set of diseases that cause progressive scarring inside the lungs. Over time the lungs are slowly replaced with scar tissue, which causes ...
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - $51.95
A discussion of the epidemiology, clinical features, and differential diagnoses of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Key topics include the role of polymorphonuclear leukocytes in the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis, and current treat...
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The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - $24.95
This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells pat...
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@thomdunn making love to you ranks below cystic fibrosis, but above pulmonary embolisyms.
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Intermune files for FDA approval for Pirfenidone to treat pulmonary fibrosis http://ow.ly/15ZKK5
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Interstitial lung disease & pulmonary fibrosis are terms to describe inflammatory & fibrotic disorders of lung tissue. http://bit.ly/2TNxMx
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View All Pulmonary Fibrosis Questions (4) | Ask a QuestionCan a cat have Cystic Fibrosis? (1 Answer)No, it is a genetic disease that only effects humans. "Cystic fibrosis, a genetically inherited disease of the exocrine glands in man, has no known counterpart in animals." read moreLooking for a way that my daughter who has cystic fibrosis can meet miley cyrus...any ideas??? (4 Answers)Idea Number 1) Buy backstage passes to one of her concerts. If nothing else, this will be a fun event. However, before you go, talk to the organizers of the ... read moreWould you give CPR to an asthmatic child who was not breathing if you had just been diagnosed with H1N1? (8 Answers)Of course I would if the choice was a dead child or a possible sick one who can heal. How could I stand there and do nothing when I could ... read more
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Pulmonary Fibrosis Causes, Symptoms and Complications
- MayoClinic.com: Pulmonary Fibrosis: Signs and Symptoms | Causes | Complications
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Pulmonary Fibrosis Risk Factors and Prevention
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