Pulmonary Fibrosis Quiz
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Phillip Aguila, MD, MBA (Pulmonology, Critical Care)
Dr. Aguila graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He has served as Assistant Professor since 2010.
Eisaku Kamakura, MD (Pulmonology)
Dr. Kamakura graduated from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Dentistry, and the Niigata University School of Medicine. He trained at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital and held positions in the Respiratory Medicine departments at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ome City General Hospital, and Musashino Red Cross Hospital. In 2021, he became the specially appointed assistant professor at the Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine.
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Pulmonary Fibrosis?
A disease where the lungs become stiff from repeated damage. Causes include autoimmune disease (where the immune system attacks the body), medications, genetic abnormalities, and fine particle dust. There may not be symptoms initially, but most patients develop a dry cough and breathlessness as the condition worsens.
Typical Symptoms of Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Previously diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension
- Cough worsens with exercise
- History of connective tissue, autoimmune or rheumatic disease
- Bouts of violent coughing
- Fingertips swollen like drumsticks
- Waking up at night with difficulty in breathing
- Feeling breathless
- Cough that is worse at night
Diagnostic Questions for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you been diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension?
- Does your cough get worse with exercise?
- Have you ever been diagnosed with a connective tissue, autoimmune, or rheumatic disease?
- Do you cough frequently?
- Are your fingertips swollen like drumsticks?
Treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis
Unfortunately, this condition cannot be reversed. Treatment focuses on slowing lung scarring and improving lung function through exercises. In severe cases, breathing oxygen at home or lung transplants may be advised.
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Reviewed By:
Phillip Aguila, MD, MBA (Pulmonology, Critical Care)
Dr. Aguila graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He has served as Assistant Professor since 2010.
Eisaku Kamakura, MD (Pulmonology)
Dr. Kamakura graduated from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Dentistry, and the Niigata University School of Medicine. He trained at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital and held positions in the Respiratory Medicine departments at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ome City General Hospital, and Musashino Red Cross Hospital. In 2021, he became the specially appointed assistant professor at the Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine.
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