Pathophysiology and Clinical Management of Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis refers to a type of lung disease in which the lung tissue is scarred and injured. It also affects alveoli and connective tissue of the lungs. There are various symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis such as fatigue, shortness of breath, nail clubbing, dry cough and weight loss. Respiratory failure, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension and pneumothorax are possible complications associated with it. The causes of pulmonary fibrosis include connective tissue diseases, interstitial lung diseases, environmental pollution, infections and certain medicines. Breathing tests, blood tests, biopsies, imaging tests and an oxygen desaturation study can be used to diagnose this medical condition. The treatment options of pulmonary fibrosis include pulmonary rehabilitation, lung transplantation and oxygen therapy. Medications can also be utilized to stop scarring from getting worse. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of the pathophysiology and clinical management of pulmonary fibrosis. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of pulmonary fibrosis.