The most common symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis are dry, persistent cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue. It’s often a “progressive” disease, which means that it worsens over time. As PF progresses, patients may become breathless while taking part in everyday activities, such as showering, getting dressed, speaking on the phone, or even eating. | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

Symptom Management

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Dr. Sonye Danoff explains the 3-5 year life expectancy myth is based on data from 20 years ago. A lot has changed since then! Pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis is earlier, and there are many more treatments available today. | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

No one can tell you how long you will live with pulmonary fibrosis. You may have seen estimates online that people with the disease will live 3-5 years. Thanks to early diagnosis and better treatments, this statistic is outdated. | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

What Is Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Pulmonary fibrosis causes scarring of lung tissue, leading to breathing difficulties. Treatment options include medication, oxygen therapy and lung transplant. | Dr Shahbaz Akhtar

Do you know the top five most common causes of pulmonary fibrosis? 🫁 Interesting fact: In the United States, autoimmune and environmental PF are the most common when a cause is identified. | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

Pulmonary fibrosis causes scarring of lung tissue, leading to breathing difficulties. Treatment options include medication, oxygen therapy and lung transplant. #Fibrosis #PulmonaryFibrosis #shortnessofbreath #shortnessofbreath #respiratorycare #RespiratoryHealth #pulmonology | Dr Shahbaz Akhtar