Pulmonary fibrosis
Progressive scarring of lung tissue that stiffens the lungs.
Prevention
Avoid known inhaled toxins; not smoking.
Prognosis
Serious and often progressive; some forms are slowed by medication.
Informational only — not medical advice.
Body systems
Organs
Research (6)
- Editorial: Pulmonary fibrosis and endocrine factors Cao et al. (2024)
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis Strykowski et al. (2023)
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Telomeres Mulet et al. (2022)
- Towards truly 'idiopathic' pulmonary fibrosis Mackintosh et al. (2022)
- Editorial: Pulmonary fibrosis: One manifestation, various diseases Ruaro et al. (2022)
- Autophagy and Pulmonary Fibrosis Hu et al. (2020)
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