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What are the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis?
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Breathlessness: Shortness of breath with exertion is the most frequent symptom. Dry cough and ankle swelling may occur. Eventually breathlessness even at rest can occur.
Answered 7/14/2018
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Shortness of breath: Can also have decreased exercise capacity. Signs would include low oxygen and "Velcro" crackles
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