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What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?
IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) is a condition in which over a period of time the lung tissue becomes thickened, stiff,
and scarred. The development of the scar tissue is called fibrosis. As the lung tissue becomes scarred and thicker, the
lungs lose their ability to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream. As a result, the brain and other organs don't get the
oxygen they need. The symptoms are:
• shortness of breath
• chronic dry
• hacking cough
• fatigue and weakness
• discomfort in the chest
• loss of appetite
• rapid weight loss
Causes
The origin and development of IPF is still not completely understood. The current thinking is that there is an abnormal
response to microscopic injury which ultimately results in scarring. There are also genetic factors that may contribute to
the development of IPF:
• Smoking
• Environmental dust/pollutants
• Viral infections
• Genetics
Western Medicine Treatment
The clinical course of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is highly variable and may be difficult to predict. As a result,
strategies to treat IPF are highly individualized, based upon the specific patients’ medical history and other conditions.
Typical standards of care may include:
• prescription therapies
• supplemental oxygen
• pulmonary rehabilitation
• lung transplantation (Lung transplantation remains the most viable course of treatment to extend the lives of those
with IPF)
Alternative Medicine
There is a significant progress using alternative medicine in this area.
If you want a referral of an expert alternative medicine practitioner in your
local area, please use our free referral service by calling our toll-free at
1-888-919-1188, or e-mail us to wei@weilab.com, or click the button
at the right to have us contact you.
Information gathered from the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) is a condition in which over a period of time the lung tissue becomes thickened, stiff,
and scarred. The development of the scar tissue is called fibrosis. As the lung tissue becomes scarred and thicker, the
lungs lose their ability to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream. As a result, the brain and other organs don't get the
oxygen they need. The symptoms are:
• shortness of breath
• chronic dry
• hacking cough
• fatigue and weakness
• discomfort in the chest
• loss of appetite
• rapid weight loss
Causes
The origin and development of IPF is still not completely understood. The current thinking is that there is an abnormal
response to microscopic injury which ultimately results in scarring. There are also genetic factors that may contribute to
the development of IPF:
• Smoking
• Environmental dust/pollutants
• Viral infections
• Genetics
Western Medicine Treatment
The clinical course of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is highly variable and may be difficult to predict. As a result,
strategies to treat IPF are highly individualized, based upon the specific patients’ medical history and other conditions.
Typical standards of care may include:
• prescription therapies
• supplemental oxygen
• pulmonary rehabilitation
• lung transplantation (Lung transplantation remains the most viable course of treatment to extend the lives of those
with IPF)
Alternative Medicine
There is a significant progress using alternative medicine in this area.
If you want a referral of an expert alternative medicine practitioner in your
local area, please use our free referral service by calling our toll-free at
1-888-919-1188, or e-mail us to wei@weilab.com, or click the button
at the right to have us contact you.
Information gathered from the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
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