Pulmonary Fibrosis
A condition where lung tissue becomes scarred and thickened, making breathing increasingly difficult.
Key Symptoms: Progressive shortness of breath, dry cough, fatigue, unexplained weight loss
Risk Factors: Smoking, environmental exposures, certain medications, radiation therapy
Testing: High-resolution CT scan, pulmonary function tests, possible lung biopsy
Treatment: Medications to slow progression, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation