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By Dr Tuck-Kay Loke
02.11.22
Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Pulmonary fibrosis: how severe can it be?
The build-up of scar tissue in the lung can cause the organ to harden, making breathing difficult. What causes this and how can it be treated? Highly respected consultant respiratory physician explains pulmonary fibrosis, the medical term for this condition. The Tunbridge Wells-based consultant explains the signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and what the life expectancy of someone with pulmonary fibrosis is.