The most common symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis are dry, persistent cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue. It’s often a “progressive” disease, which means that it worsens over time. As PF progresses, patients may become breathless while taking part in everyday activities, such as showering, getting dressed, speaking on the phone, or even eating. | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

Symptom Management

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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a diagnosis in which the cause of the disease is unknown. This is only one kind of PF of unknown cause; some other ILD diagnoses are also without known cause. Below are a few you might come across. | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

Pulmonary fibrosis causes scarring of lung tissue, leading to breathing difficulties. Treatment options include medication, oxygen therapy and lung transplant. | Dr Shahbaz Akhtar

What Is Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Do you know the top five most common causes of pulmonary fibrosis? 🫁 Interesting fact: In the United States, autoimmune and environmental PF are the most common when a cause is identified. | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation