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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common symptoms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis include Dyspnea, cough, Clubbing, Crackles, and arhtralgia. Less common symptoms include Hamman-Rich Syndrome.
Symptoms
Symptoms
Symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis are gradual in onset. The most common symptoms are observed below.[1]
Common Symptoms
- Dyspnea
- Nonproductive cough
- Clubbing
- Crackles
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Discomfort in the Chest
- Fast, Shallow Breathing
- Unintended Anorexia
- Fatigue
- Aching joints and muscles
Less Common Symptoms
References
References
- ↑ Raghu G, Collard HR, Egan JJ, Martinez FJ, Behr J, Brown KK; et al. (2011). “An official ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT statement: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis and management”. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 183 (6): 788–824. doi:10.1164/rccm.2009-040GL. PMC 5450933. PMID 21471066. Review in: Ann Intern Med. 2011 Jun 21;154(12):JC6-8
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