* Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease that damages the lungs *
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease of the lungs that occurs when the lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. When the tissues become thick or stiff, the lungs find it difficult to do their job, and as the problem of pulmonary fibrosis progresses, the patient begins to have difficulty breathing. Pulmonary fibrosis can have many causes behind the scar on the lungs, but in most cases doctors cannot pinpoint the root cause of the problem and when no cause can be found, the condition is called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. is called. Damage to the lungs caused by pulmonary fibrosis cannot be remedied, but medication, treatment and symptomatic precautions can help improve quality of life. If the disease becomes very severe, it may be appropriate for some people to have a lung transplant.
* Symptoms *
Symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis may include:
* Difficulty breathing (dyspnea)
* Dry cough
* Fatigue
* Weight loss, but the cause is not known
* Spasms in muscles and joints
* Hands and toes become wide and round
The symptoms and severity of pulmonary fibrosis can vary greatly from person to person. Some people get the disease very quickly while it takes months or years for some people to get the disease. Some people have difficulty breathing with the disease, which can last from several days to weeks, and such people can be kept on a ventilator. Doctors may also prescribe antibiotics, corticosteroids or other medications to treat the disease.
* Causes and Reasons *
Pulmonary fibrosis stains and thickens the tissues around and between the alveoli in the lungs. This makes it more difficult for oxygen to pass through the bloodstream. This damage can be caused by a number of different factors, including prolonged use of certain toxic substances, side effects of certain medical conditions, radiological treatments or medications. Also, many factory workers The disease can affect people, especially where people work in silica dust, fiber particles, metal dust, coal dust particles, commodity dust, animal and bird waste. ۔ According to researchers, the disease can be caused by smoking and the cause can be hereditary.
Many people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis may also have gastric acidosis (GERD). This is when the acid from your stomach goes back into your esophagus. An ongoing study is examining whether GERD can be a risk factor for pulmonary fibrosis or whether it can worsen the condition. However, more research is needed to determine the association between idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and GERD.
* Influencing factors *
Factors that make you more susceptible to pulmonary fibrosis include:
* Age: * Although pulmonary fibrosis has been diagnosed in infants and newborns, middle-aged and frail people are more likely to be affected.
* Gender: * Women are more likely than men to have idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
* Smoking: * Smokers or people who have quit smoking are more likely to have pulmonary fibrosis. Patients with emphysema may have pulmonary fibrosis.
* Occupation: * People working in the mining, farming or construction sectors or who are exposed to contaminants that damage the lungs are at higher risk of developing pulmonary fibrosis.
* Cancer treatment: * Getting radioactive treatment on your chest or using chemotherapy drugs can increase the risk of pulmonary fibrosis.
* Genetic factors: * Some types of pulmonary fibrosis are hereditary and genetic factors may be part of it.
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