Causes, symptoms and treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Using a metered dose inhaler is a good way to take pulmonary fibrosis medicines. There are a few side effects because the medicine goes right to the lungs and not …
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What is the best diet for patients with pulmonary fibrosis? This is a commonly asked question! In this blog post we’ll take a look at some of the best dietry …
What is the best diet for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis? Read MorePulmonary fibrosis is more commonly known as ‘scarring of the lung’. Often the cause of pulmonary fibrosis is unknown and this condition is known as idiopathic pulmonary fibroisis. However there are …
Pulmonary fibrosis and asbestos exposure Read MoreFamilial pulmonary fibrosis is a term used when members of the same family develop idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. To be precise, the definition is “at least one other first degree relative (parent, …
What is familial pulmonary fibrosis? Read MoreThe course of pulmonary fibrosis is very variable and every patient will be different. Unfortunately, there are currently no ‘cures’ for pulmonary fibrosis available. Treatment instead focuses on reducing the …
Homeopathic treatment for pulmonary fibrosis Read MoreICD-9 refers to the International Classification of Diseases (ninth edition). This is an international system used to code and categorise medical conditions. They are often also used for the process …
ICD 9 code Pulmonary Fibrosis Read More“Scarring of the lung” is a term often used by patients and doctors. But what exactly is scarring of the lung and how does it happen? The medical term used …
What causes scarring of the lung? Read MoreThe scar tissue which forms with pulmonary fibrosis can prevent your lungs from taking up oxygen in the air. As a result it is common to feel breathless and the …
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