Pulmonary Fibrosis on just one part of the lung?

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Is it possible that the disease won't spread to the other lung if only one part has pulmonary fibrosis?
Usually this disease does progress -how it progresses among individuals is varied.
Are you being treated with corticosteroids or other drugs.?
The progression can sometimes be slowed down by treatments.
Some cases can be controlled and treated.
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What does "End Stage" of pulmonary fibrosis mean?

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My mom just had a lung biopsy and it revealed that she is in the end stage of pulmonary fibrosis. Does that mean she only has a few months to live? We already knew it was terminal, but I was wondering if anyone knew more about it.
There is a small chance she could live more then a year with medicine, but to me it sounds like it would me she is in the last Stage of the disease. My mother died from cancer brought on Smoking. Go to a Health site and look up what can be done medicine wise. I so sorry to hear about you mom sweetie. Take care

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What about pulmonary fibrosis- are there support groups that can help?

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I would like to talk to someone who has or a loved one of someone who has this trecherous disease. I just read a great book and would love to talk to him or his wife. They will never know how much they helped me. Is there some way we could meet on line and share support? Can we start a support group if there isn't one?
http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/groups.htm  (+ info)

Is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis the same as Cystic Fibrosis?

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My grandmother has IPF. I am now 4 weeks pregnant and reading that is ideal to have a CVS test done if someone in your family has cystic fibrosis. Is IPF a reason to have a CVS/ amniocentesis done? Is it the same disease?
It's not.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes the secretory parts of your body to secrete thick, sticky mucus (from lungs, pancreas, liver, sweat glands).
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a scarring or thickening of the lungs without a known cause. It affects only the lungs.
Although these are two different and unrelated diseases, you should discuss reasons to have a CVS test done with your doctor. He or she can guide you.  (+ info)

Is there an know way to prevent pulmonary fibrosis?

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I need to know this for an science project that is due tommorrow. I know that there is no know way to treat this diesase but, maybe if we knew how to prevent it really well than we would not need a treatment, because nobody would get it.
Idiopathy means a pathological state of unknown or spontaneous origin.
Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause scar tissue (fibrosis) to form inside the lung. Scarred lung tissue does not expand and contract normally, and cannot perform gas exchange. The severity of the disease depends upon the duration of exposure to asbestos and the amount inhaled.
Asbestos fibers were commonly used in construction before 1975. Asbestos exposure occurs in asbestos mining and milling industries, construction, fireproofing, and other industries. In families of asbestos workers, exposure can also occur from particles brought home on the worker's clothing.
Asbestos-related disease includes pleural plaques (calcification), malignant mesothelioma, and pleural effusion. Mesotheliomas may develop 20 - 40 years after exposure. Workers today are less likely to develop asbestos-related disease because of government regulations.
Cigarette smoking increases the risk of developing the disease. The incidence is 4 out of 10,000 people.
Similarly those who are handling coal or silica (tiles) will be affected by pulmonary fibrosis.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the most common form of IIP, causes progressive pulmonary fibrosis predominantly in male smokers. Symptoms and signs develop over months to years and include exertional dyspnea, cough, and fine (Velcro) crackles. Diagnosis is based on history, physical examination, chest x-ray, and pulmonary function tests and is confirmed with HRCT, lung biopsy, or both if necessary. No specific treatment has proven effective, but corticosteroids, cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, or a combination are often given. Most patients deteriorate even with treatment; median survival is < 3 yr from diagnosis.
Please see the web pages for more details on Pulmonary fibrosis.  (+ info)

What are the benefits of oral acetylcysteine in pulmonary fibrosis?Does it help?

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I had a patient that had to drink 600mg three times a day.She mixed it with her soda.She said her pulmonologist was giving her this for her pulmonary fibrosis.
I know the normal uses for acetylcysteine.I just haven't heard of this use before.
It's suppose to help preserve their diffusion capacity.Can't imagine having to drink that stuff.Here is link to more info.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/517702  (+ info)

Court cases or judgements involving methrotrexate as a casuative factor for pulmonary fibrosis?

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Does anyone have any knowledge of any court case or legal judgments involving the drug methrotrexate as a casuative factor for Pulmonay Fibrosis? Or web sites that might offer such details?
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B/w bronchiectasis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis which is a more serious and damaging disease ?

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Which is a more serious and damaging disease ?
They both could be serious and damaging .... there are some pulmonary fibrotic disorders that cause severe hemoptysis and eventually death  (+ info)

B/w idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and broncheactisis,which is a more serious and damaging disease ?

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And which can be cured or treated easily ?
IPF easily.
Bronchiectasis can be treated more easily.  (+ info)

What is the main cause of Pulmonary Fibrosis?

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Is it likely that breathing will become a problem and not get any better? Can it cause heart attacks?
Traditional theories have postulated that it might be an autoimmune disorder, or the after effects of an infection, viral in nature. There is a growing body of evidence which points to a genetic predisposition. A mutation in the SP-C protein has been found to exist in families with a history of Pulmonary Fibrosis. The most current thinking is that the fibrotic process is a reaction to microscopic injury to the lung. While the exact cause remains unknown, associations have been made with the following:
Inhaled environmental and occupational pollutants
Cigarette smoking
Diseases such as Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus and Sarcoidosis
Certain medications
Therapeutic radiation
Please see the webpages for more details on Pulmonary fibrosis.  (+ info)

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