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Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment in Jaipur

Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment in Jaipur

What is Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic lung disease that causes progressive scarring (fibrosis) of lung tissue. This scarring makes it harder for the lungs to expand and take in oxygen, resulting in breathlessness and other symptoms. Over time, the lungs become stiffer and less efficient, affecting overall well-being.

Common Symptoms

1. Shortness of breath: Initially with exertion, but can progress to even light activity.
2. Persistent dry cough: Often tickly, and occasionally productive.
3. Fatigue and weakness: A general feeling of tiredness and low energy.
4. Chest discomfort or pain
5. Loss of appetite and weight loss: Sometimes unexplained.
6. Clubbing of fingers and toes: The ends of the fingers and toes may appear more rounded.
7. Joint and muscle aches
8. Other symptoms: Rarely, rashes, dry mouth or eyes, and poor circulation in fingers and toes.

Causes and Risk Factors

1. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): The most common type, where no specific cause is found.
2. Environmental exposures: Long-term exposure to asbestos, silica, animal droppings, or certain medications can lead to fibrosis.
3. Genetic factors: Family history can play a role in some cases.
4. Associated lung diseases: Pulmonary fibrosis can be linked to other lung conditions, such as interstitial lung disease.

Diagnosis

At Dr. Rajeev Narang’s Hospital, we use:
1. Comprehensive physical examination
2. Lung function tests
3. High-resolution imaging (such as CT scans)
4. Sometimes, a lung biopsy or blood tests

Treatment and Management

While pulmonary fibrosis, especially IPF, cannot be cured, symptoms and progression can be effectively managed:
1. Medications: Specific drugs like nintedanib and pirfenidone may slow IPF progression.
2. Oxygen therapy: Helps improve daily comfort and activity levels for those with reduced blood oxygen.
3. Pulmonary rehabilitation: Exercise and education programs enhance lung function and quality of life.
4. Lung transplantation: Considered for advanced cases with severe functional decline.
5. Managing symptoms and coexisting conditions: It’s important to treat related problems such as acid reflux, joint pain, and persistent cough.

Why Choose Us?

Visit Dr. Rajeev Narang, one of Jaipur’s leading chest physicians and pulmonologists, for compassionate care, accurate diagnosis, and personalized management of pulmonary fibrosis and other complex lung diseases.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What is pulmonary fibrosis?

Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease where lung tissue becomes scarred and stiff, making it hard to breathe and reducing the lungs' ability to provide oxygen to the body.

2. What causes pulmonary fibrosis?

Some cases are linked to environmental exposures (like asbestos or silica), certain medications, or other lung diseases. In many instances, the cause is unknown, known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

3. What are the main symptoms?

Common symptoms include progressive shortness of breath, persistent dry cough, fatigue, chest discomfort, unintentional weight loss, and clubbing of the fingers or toes.

4. How is pulmonary fibrosis diagnosed?

Diagnosis involves a combination of physical examination, lung function tests, high-resolution CT scans, and sometimes lung biopsies or blood tests.

5. Is pulmonary fibrosis curable?

There is no cure for pulmonary fibrosis, but treatments like specific medications, oxygen therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation can help manage symptoms and slow disease progression.

6. What treatments are available at Dr. Rajeev Narang’s hospital in Jaipur?

Treatments may include antifibrotic medications (such as nintedanib or pirfenidone), oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, and, in some cases, evaluation for lung transplantation.

7. What can patients do to manage their condition?

Following prescribed treatment, staying active within your limits, attending pulmonary rehab, getting vaccinated, and avoiding lung irritants can all help improve quality of life.

8. How can I book an appointment with Dr. Rajeev Narang in Jaipur?

Call 9414250617 or visit drnarangshospital.com to schedule your consultation with Dr. Rajeev Narang, expert chest physician and pulmonologist in Jaipur.

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