Pulmonary fibrosis: Just means scarring of the lung tissue. The prognosis will depend on the underlying cause. It is likely treatable, but unlikey that the scarring will resolve completely.
Answered 9/22/2018
5.3k views
Depends on the kind : Pulmonary fibrosis is a loose term. Treatment depends on the kind. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (ipf) has a poor prognosis. Pirfenidone is the only drug approved for ipf in most of the world except the us.
Answered 6/11/2013
5.2k views
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question