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What is pulmonary fibrosis? is there a cure for it?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

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

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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

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