Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis causes scars in the lung tissues that can worsen with time without supportive treatment. The cause and treatment for this condition are not known. These scars make inspiration difficult, gradually causing reduced oxygen saturation levels. Tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, swollen legs, clubbing of fingers, etc., are its presenting symptoms. Medications to reduce inflammation and slow down the scarring process with oxygen therapy for those required is the treatment modality.
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Can we get the interpretation of pulmonary fibrosis using a chest x-ray?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been coughing since three weeks. My cough has changed from a dry hacking cough to a more productive cough with wheezing. I went to the doctor for the third time. So, my doctor decided to do a chest x-ray. Now along with a chest x-ray, the doctor advised me to have a CT scan, and b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic, and progressive disease of lungs with unknown etiology. Clinical, physiological and radiological criteria diagnose it. When there is a suspicion of pulmonary fibrosis, a chest x-ray is the first investigation. To confirm the diagnosis, a ... Read Full »
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