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	Pulmonary Fibrosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Pulmonary fibrosis is an inflammation of the lung, not usually caused by an infection, which evolves into damage and scarring of lung tissue.
		Pulmonary (lung) rehabilitation is the mainstay of therapy for those with pulmonary fibrosis.
		Because pulmonary fibrosis is caused by a thickening of your lungs, and restricts your breathing, some of the inhalers and pills that work for other lung diseases may not be as effective.
	www.chemocare.com /MANAGING/pulmonary_fibrosis.asp (2177 words)

	Pulmonary Fibrosis Information on Healthline
		Pulmonary fibrosis develops when the alveoli, tiny air sacs that transfer oxygen to the blood, become damaged and inflamed.
		Pulmonary fibrosis can result from many different lung diseases including sarcoidosis, drug reactions, autoimmune diseases, environmental allergies such as Farmer's lung, and exposure to toxic dusts and gases.
		Pulmonary fibrosis that develops without a known cause is called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/pulmonary-fibrosis (922 words)

	Pulmonary Fibrosis
		Pulmonary fibrosis is also known as interstitial lung disease (ILD), which is a general term for a variety of chronic lung disorders.
		Pulmonary fibrosis occurs when the lung tissue is damaged, which causes the walls of the lung's air sacs to become inflamed.
		Pulmonary fibrosis can also be caused by the types of radiation used to treat some cancers; as a complication of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis; as a side effect of some drugs; and less commonly, through genetic inheritance, called familial idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/pq/pulmonaryfibrosis.htm (760 words)

	Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
		Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis involves scarring or thickening of tissues deep in the lung without a known cause.
		Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a disease of the lower respiratory tract that damages the air sacs (alveoli) and leads to reduced transfer of oxygen to the blood.
		Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressures in the vessels of the lungs) and respiratory failure is the eventual outcome.
	www.pennhealth.com /ency/article/000069.htm (536 words)

	Pulmonary Fibrosis by International Scleroderma Network (ISN)
		Pulmonary (lung) fibrosis, is a scarring of the lungs, and is the consequence of untreated pulmonary inflammation (alveolitis).
		Pulmonary fibrosis is also one of the three minor criteria (1) for the classification of limited systemic scleroderma.
		Pulmonary symptoms tend to appear at a mean of 7 years after the onset of disease.The first sign of interstitial pulmonary involvement is highest during the first 15 years.
	www.sclero.org /medical/symptoms/pulmonary/fibrosis.html (7292 words)

	Pulmonary Fibrosis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		Fibrosis is a proliferation of fibrous connective tissue.
		Pulmonary fibrosis (also called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis [IPF], interstitial diffuse pulmonary fibrosis, or fibrosing alveolitis) is an inflammatory lung disorder characterized by abnormal formation of fibrous tissue between the alveoli.
		The characteristics of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive and fatal lung disease, are inflammation of the alveoli (spaces in the lungs where gases are exchanged) damage to lung tissues, and progressive interstitial fibrosis (hardening of tissues).
	www.healthcentral.com /encyclopedia/408/302/Pulmonary_Fibrosis.html (612 words)

	Pulmonary Fibrosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Pulmonary Fibrosis causes the lung tissue to thicken and become stiff.
		Fibrosis is scar tissue and most doctors learn in anatomy that it is fibrosis that eventually kills us all.
		Pulmonary fibrosis causes an inflammation and scarring of the air sacs called alveoli, in the lungs.
	www.biomediclabs.com /pulmonary_fibrosis (1159 words)

	Pulmonary Fibrosis - Patient UK
		The estimated incidence of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is 5-11 cases per 100,000 per year, the incidence of other forms varying worldwide due to varying exposure to causative agents.
		Pulmonary fibrosis describes a group of diseases which produce interstitial lung damage and ultimately fibrosis and loss of the elasticity of the lungs.
		Presentation The most common presentation of pulmonary fibrosis is with shortness of breath or cough, and as these are common symptoms of many forms of chest disease, the diagnosis relies on the recognition of a pattern of symptoms and signs followed by more definitive tests.
	www.patient.co.uk /showdoc/40000649 (811 words)

	Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), an Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
		Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), an Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
		Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a disease of inflammation that results in scarring, or fibrosis, of the lungs.
		The first suspicion that a person may have idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is usually based on the patient's symptoms and medical history.
	noairtogo.tripod.com /ild.htm (1827 words)

	Pulmonary fibrosis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Chronic inflammation and progressive fibrosis of the pulmonary alveolar walls, with steadily progressive dyspnea, resulting finally in death from oxygen lack or right heart failure.
		Detailed information about the causes of Pulmonary fibrosis including medication causes and drug interaction causes can be found in our causes pages.
		With a diagnosis of Pulmonary fibrosis, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Pulmonary fibrosis.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /p/pulmonary_fibrosis/intro.htm (590 words)

	Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Information on Healthline
		Idiopathic diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis; IPF; Pulmonary fibrosis; Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis; CFA; Fibrosing alveolitis; Usual interstitial pneumonitis; UIP
		Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a disease of the lower
		Lung transplantation may be indicated for some patients with advanced pulmonary fibrosis.
	www.healthline.com /adamcontent/idiopathic-pulmonary-fibrosis (485 words)

	Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
		Brendan presented the history, current research and treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, known in Westie circles as "Westie Lung Disease", to an enthusiastic audience of breeders, pet owners, and veterinary staff.
		Pulmonary edema (an abnormal accumulation of fluid) associated with congestive heart failure.
		In order to determine the genetic basis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in canines and humans, there must be an accurate phenotype by which the affected individuals are identified.
	www.westiefoundation.org /seminars/ipf.htm (657 words)

	\|\| DukeMedNews \|\| Inheritance, Smoking Spawn Mysterious and Deadly Lung Disease
		IIP is a form of pulmonary fibrosis, a group of diseases characterized by scarring of the lungs.
		Pulmonary fibrosis is an inflammatory disease that results in scarring, or fibrosis, of the lungs.
		Last year, a treatment that had shown early promise in alleviating symptoms and preventing the advance of pulmonary fibrosis failed to stall the disorder's progression in 162 patients.
	www.dukemednews.org /news/article.php?id=9275 (797 words)

	pulmonary fibrosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, IPF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In pulmonary fibrosis, scar tissue develops in the lungs.
		The condition is often referred to as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), because the exact cause is unknown.
		People with pulmonary fibrosis cough and have difficulty breathing with mild exertion.
	cms.clevelandclinic.org /ccfpulmonary/body.cfm?id=68 (116 words)

	Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Chronic inflammation and progressive fibrosis of the pulmonary alveolar walls with steady progressive dyspnea; finally, resulting in death from lack of oxygen or right heart failure.
		Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
		Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (aka Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis) involves scarring of the lung.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /i/idiopathic_pulmonary_fibrosis/intro.htm (649 words)

	Adult Health Advisor 2005.4: Pulmonary Fibrosis
		Pulmonary fibrosis is an illness in which the air sacs of the lungs become inflamed and are gradually replaced by scar tissue.
		Or children may inherit a tendency to be extra sensitive to the known causes of pulmonary fibrosis, such as asbestos.
		When the cause of the fibrosis is not known, it is called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/aha/aha_pulmofib_crs.htm (770 words)

	Pulmonary fibrosis definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Pulmonary fibrosis: Scarring throughout the lungs which can be caused by many conditions such as, sarcoidosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, asbestosis, and certain medications.
		Pulmonary fibrosis can also occur without an identifiable cause, in which case it is referred to as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
		Pulmonary Fibrosis - Pulmonary fibrosis means scarring throughout the lungs.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=10871 (388 words)

	Pulmonary Fibrosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease where scar tissue develops in the lungs following many infections and swelling.
		If inhaling dusts causes the fibrosis, the symptoms can sometimes be reversed by removing the worker from the harmful environment or by using protective masks.
		Genetic fibrosis or fibrosis caused by unknown causes, cannot be reversed.
	www.physicaltherapy.ca /cardio/PulmonaryFibrosis.html (210 words)

	Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Infiltrative Lung Diseases: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a specific form of pulmonary fibrosis; the cause is unknown.
		In idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the lungs suffer repeated episodes of injury for a long period of time.
		Pulmonary function tests (see Symptoms and Diagnosis of Lung Disorders: Pulmonary Function Testing) show that the amount of air the lungs can hold is below normal.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec04/ch050/ch050b.html (667 words)

	eMedicine - Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial (Nonidiopathic) : Article by Eleanor M Summerhill, MD
		It is thought to begin with acute injury to the pulmonary parenchyma, leading to chronic interstitial inflammation, then fibroblast activation and proliferation, and finally progressing to the common end point of pulmonary fibrosis and tissue destruction.
		Pulmonary manifestations of rheumatologic/connective-tissue disease may develop in advance of, coincident with, or many years after the onset of articular disease.
		Radiation fibrosis is restricted to the previous radiation port but also may have an upper lung zone predominance, as may sarcoidosis, PLCH, HSP, pneumoconioses, and drug-related DPLD due to gold or nitrofurantoin therapy.
	www.emedicine.com /MED/topic1961.htm (3986 words)

	Pulmonary Fibrosis Information
		Although this site is primarily about Pulmonary Fibrosis I believe it can and will help with the general subject of living with a terminal illness.
		Pulmonary Fibrosis is a terminal lung disease that will change your life.
		Some people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis may be eligible to participate in an experimental clinical trial at the Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.
	www.california.com /~emile/Index.html (2139 words)

	MedlinePlus: Pulmonary Fibrosis
		Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Fibrosis (American Lung Association)
		Symptoms and Diagnosis: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis)
		The primary NIH organization for research on Pulmonary Fibrosis is the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/pulmonaryfibrosis.html (203 words)

	Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment - Doctor Recommended
		Pulmonary fibrosis is caused by the gradual scarring and thickening of the tissue (interstitium) between the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs.
		In the US there is an estimated 200,000 patients with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
		Often the cause of pulmonary fibrosis can't be determined (idiopathic).
	www.miracleii-4u.com /pulmonary-fibrosis.htm (508 words)

	What is Pulmonary Fibrosis?, What are the symptoms, prevalence and treatments for the disease? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The pharmacological agents designed to treat lung scarring are still in the experimental phase while the treatments intended to suppress inflammation have only limited success in reducing the fibrotic progress.
		Pulmonary Fibrosis is a very complex disease and the prediction of longevity of patients after diagnosis vary greatly.
		There are a number of new trials testing drugs to treat Pulmonary Fibrosis.
	www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org /ipf.htm (358 words)

	Information about pulmonary fibrosis Disease
		Pulmonary Fibrosis is a condition characterized by scarring of one or both lungs.
		The exact cause of pulmonary fibrosis is unknown.
		Currently, there are currently no effective treatments or a cure for pulmonary fibrosis.
	www.mamashealth.com /lung/pfibrosis.asp (105 words)

	Pulmonary Fibrosis symptoms, causes, and treatment by MedicineNet.com
		“Fibrosis” is a term used to refer to scarring, so pulmonary fibrosis means scarring throughout the lungs.
		Pulmonary fibrosis can be caused by many conditions including chronic inflammatory processes (sarcoidosis,
		Synonyms (other names) for various types of pulmonary fibrosis that have been used in the past include chronic interstitial pneumonitis, Hamman-Rich Syndrome, and diffuse fibrosing alveolitis.
	www.medicinenet.com /pulmonary_fibrosis/article.htm (417 words)

	Cough—The Most Common Reason for Seeking Medical Care
		In patients with cough, acute bronchitis should not be diagnosed unless pneumonia, the common cold, acute asthma, and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have been ruled out clinically and radiographically.
		The majority of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis have clinically significant cough.
		However, the cough is unrelated to chronic interstitial pulmonary disease in at least half of cases.
	www.pulmonaryreviews.com /jan06/cough.html (1240 words)

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