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Can pulmonary fibrosis affect older adults?
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It could: Would refer you to our specialists at healthtaps or outside pulmonologist for correct answer and further information. Again my practice is limited to surgery and self-healing meditation to treat cancers and chronic illnesses as a secondary support management of complementary medicine.
Answered 7/7/2020
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Yes...: Pulmonary fibrosis refers to scarring of the lungs and it can be caused by many different disorders, some of which affect older patients.
Answered 5/21/2012
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Yes: Typically, patients are in their forties and fifties when diagnosed. Pulmonary fibrosis could be idiopathic (unknown cause), or due to asbestosis, silicosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, lupus (sle), sarcoidosis, certain medications, radiation and many more.
Answered 7/7/2020
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Yes: See your physician & get checked out. A chest ct will show if you have signs of pf.
Answered 9/20/2012
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