Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it more difficult for your lungs to work properly. As pulmonary fibrosis worsens, you become progressively more short of breath.
Signs and symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis may include:
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
- A dry cough
- Fatigue
- Unexplained weight loss
- Aching muscles and joints
- Widening and rounding of the tips of the fingers or toes (clubbing)
The scarring associated with pulmonary fibrosis can be caused by a multitude of factors, including long-term exposure to certain toxins (for example, silica dust and asbestos fibers), certain medical conditions (for example, Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Pneumonia), radiation therapy and some medications (chemotherapy drugs such as methotrexate, heart medications such as Cordarone and Nexteroneco, some anti-biotics and some anti-inflammatory drugs).
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