Bøger af Liam Lawrence

Pulmonary fibrosis refers to a medical condition that causes scarring in the lungs over time. The scarring in the lungs thickens with passage of time and makes it difficult for the person to breathe. Dry cough, weight loss, shortness of breath, fatigue, and aching joints and muscles are a few signs and symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis. The risk factors associated with this medical condition include, smoking, cancer therapies, aging and genetic factors. Respiratory failure, high blood pressure, lung cancer and right-sided heart failure are some of the complications linked with pulmonary fibrosis. The diagnosis of this disease can be done by performing lung function tests, medical imaging and lung biopsy. There is no cure for this disease and medicines can aid in maintaining lung function and slow the progression of scarring. Staying active and receiving oxygen therapy may help to alleviate symptoms. This book strives to provide a fair idea about pulmonary fibrosis and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances in its clinical management. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers. Different evaluations and advanced studies on the mechanisms and diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis have been included in this book.

Pulmonary fibrosis refers to a type of lung disease in which the lung tissue is scarred and injured. It also affects alveoli and connective tissue of the lungs. There are various symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis such as fatigue, shortness of breath, nail clubbing, dry cough and weight loss. Respiratory failure, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension and pneumothorax are possible complications associated with it. The causes of pulmonary fibrosis include connective tissue diseases, interstitial lung diseases, environmental pollution, infections and certain medicines. Breathing tests, blood tests, biopsies, imaging tests and an oxygen desaturation study can be used to diagnose this medical condition. The treatment options of pulmonary fibrosis include pulmonary rehabilitation, lung transplantation and oxygen therapy. Medications can also be utilized to stop scarring from getting worse. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of the pathophysiology and clinical management of pulmonary fibrosis. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of pulmonary fibrosis.