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Eisaku Kamakura, MD (Respiratory medicine)
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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Learn more about Pulmonary fibrosis
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is pulmonary fibrosis?
A disease where the lungs become stiff from repeated bouts of damage. The causes include autoimmune disease (where the immune system attacks the body), medications, genetic abnormalities, and dust made of fine particles. There may not be symptoms at first, but most patients will develop a dry cough and breathlessness as the condition worsens.
Symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis
Cough worsens with exercise
Bouts of violent coughing
Dry cough
Feeling breathless
Cough
Waking up at night with difficulty in breathing
Cough that is worse at night
History of connective tissue, autoimmune or rheumatic disease
Questions your doctor may ask to check for pulmonary fibrosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose pulmonary fibrosis
Does your cough worsen when you exercise?
Do you have coughing fits?
Do you have a dry cough?
Are you breathless or having hard time breathing?
Do you have a cough?
Treatment for pulmonary fibrosis
Unfortunately, this condition cannot be reversed. Treatment focuses on slowing down 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 (Respiratory medicine, 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 (Respiratory medicine)
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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