Leading Pulmonologist in Chandigarh

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Pulmonary Fibrosis
Breathe Strong, Live Stronger Fighting
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Suggestions by Pulmonologist In Chandigarh
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Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a group of serious lung
diseases that affect the respiratory system.
Pulmonary fibrosis is like having scars on your
lungs that make them stiff and thick. This
stiffness makes it tough for your lungs to take
in oxygen, which makes it hard to breathe.
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Are Pulmonary and COPD the same ?
Pulmonary fibrosis and COPD are not the same ,
while they both affect the lungs and make
breathing difficult, they involve different types
of damage to the lung tissues. Example of
Pulmonary Fibrosis Idiopathic pulmonary
fibrosis (IPF) Example of COPD Chronic
bronchitis.
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According to survey of IPF ?
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis affects around 13
to 20 out of every 100,000 people worldwide.
About 100,000 people are affected in the United
States, and 30,000 to 40,000 new cases are
diagnosed each year. Most patients notice
symptoms between the ages of 50 and 70, and while
it's more common in men, the number of cases in
women is increasing.
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Who is more likely to get Pulmonary Fibrosis ?
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Causes of Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Symptoms of Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Precautions
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Treatment Provided by Pulmonologist in Chandigarh
BLOOD TESTS
IMAGE TESTS
BREATHING TESTING
OXYGEN DESATURATION STUDY
BIOPSY
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