Feb 15, 2024 · Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it harder for the lungs to work …

Feb 15, 2024 · In addition to showing whether you have pulmonary fibrosis, imaging and lung function tests can be used to check your condition over time and see how treatments are …

Pirfenidone and nintedanib are approved for treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), but questions remain regarding indications and timing of initiation, side effects, and long-term …

Feb 23, 2017 · “Individuals with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis express difficulty completing routine activities. There are currently no effective treatment options, and the disease leads to a …

Feb 15, 2024 · Mayo Clinic doctors have experience and expertise evaluating and treating people with pulmonary fibrosis and many other lung diseases. Doctors at Mayo Clinic evaluate and …

Nov 20, 2024 · A lung transplant involves one or both lungs and is sometimes performed as a multiorgan transplant, such as heart-lung, lung-liver or lung-heart-liver. Thanks to significant …

Apr 11, 2025 · Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart. In one form of pulmonary hypertension, called …

Feb 24, 2023 · Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive, life-threatening, interstitial lung disease of unknown etiology. The median survival of patients with IPF is only 2 to 3 years, yet …

Nov 20, 2025 · If your doctor suspects you may have interstitial lung disease, you may be referred to a doctor with specialized training in pulmonary medicine and the diagnosis and treatment of …

Aug 24, 2024 · You'll need to take immunosuppressant medications for life to suppress your immune system and prevent rejection of the donor lung or lungs. Managing medications, …