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Pulmonary fibrosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred This thickened, stiff tissue makes it harder for the lungs to work properly
Cystic fibrosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a condition passed down in families that causes damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body CF affects the cells that make mucus, sweat and digestive juices These fluids, also called secretions, are usually thin and slippery to protect the body's internal tubes and ducts and make them smooth
Pulmonary fibrosis care at Mayo Clinic Thickened and scarred lung tissue makes it hard for the lungs to work well Symptoms are shortness of breath that worsens, cough, tiredness and weight loss
What is cystic fibrosis? A Mayo Clinic expert explains Cystic fibrosis is a disorder that damages your lungs, digestive tract and other organs It's an inherited disease caused by a defective gene that can be passed from generation to generation
Updates in interstitial lung disease: Current facets of anti-fibrotic . . . Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive fibrotic interstitial lung disease with a median survival of 2 5 to 5 years Until 2014, lung transplantation was the only available treatment ― along with supportive therapies including oxygen, pulmonary rehabilitation, and the management of comorbidities such as obstructive sleep apnea or
Hyperinflated lungs: What does it mean? - Mayo Clinic Certain other lung problems, such as asthma and cystic fibrosis, also can cause hyperinflated lungs In some cases, lungs can look hyperinflated on X-rays even if you don’t have a problem with how your lungs work If it’s not clear what’s causing your hyperinflated lungs, your healthcare professional may suggest more tests
Shortened telomeres heighten risk of serious lung disease Some patients with pulmonary fibrosis have shortened telomeres, the caps on the ends of chromosomes that protect cells from aging Identifying these patients is critical because, in their case, certain treatments like immunosuppressive therapies could be dangerous
Atelectasis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Atelectasis (at-uh-LEK-tuh-sis) is the collapse of a lung or part of a lung, also known as a lobe It happens when tiny air sacs within the lung, called alveoli, lose air