The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine
108. Scars that Don't Fade - Pulmonary Fibrosis
Sep 26, 2021
Dr. Aninditee Das, Dr. Karen Geukers, and Dr. Marco Mura discuss pulmonary fibrosis, covering its history, pathology, management, treatment options, lung transplantation, and managing acute exacerbations in patients. The episode provides insights into the approach to patients with suspected pulmonary fibrosis.
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- Pulmonary fibrosis causes lung scarring hindering oxygen exchange.
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis and treatment include chest imaging and medication interventions.
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Understanding Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease characterized by fibrosis of the interstitium, leading to stiffening and scarring of the lungs, hindering oxygen exchange. Various triggers like toxins or viruses can injure the lung's epithelial lining, causing fibroblasts to form scarring in the alveoli. This scarring results in progressive lung stiffness and impaired oxygen entry into the bloodstream.
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