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Kindly guide me how to handle idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, diagnosed in my mom. she is suffering from dry cough now, and feels fatigued while walk .

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Help is available: The coalition for pulmonary fibrosis can provide guidance, education and support for families and patients dealing with pulmonary fibrosis. There website is: http://www.Coalitionforpf.Org/ this is a challenging diagnosis--you are not alone.

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Answered 10/12/2017

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A member asked:

Kindly guide me how to handle idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, diagnosed in my mom. she is suffering from dry cough now, and feels fatigued while walk .

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Dr Lessnau agreed

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