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Can you live with fibrosis in the lungs?
When you do your research, you may see average survival is between three to five years. This number is an average. There are patients who live less than three years after diagnosis, and others who live much longer.
What is the prognosis for fibrosis of the lungs?
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) portends a poor prognosis. With regard to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis life expectancy, the estimated mean survival is 2-5 years from the time of diagnosis. Estimated mortality rates are 64.3 deaths per million in men and 58.4 deaths per million in women.
What is death like for someone with pulmonary fibrosis?
Towards the end, you may be sleepy or unconscious much of the time. You may also lose interest in eating and drinking. Your breathing pattern may change and eventually, your skin may become pale and moist, and you will become very drowsy. You may wish to consider end-of-life care.
What do you need to know about pulmonary fibrosis and idiopathic fibrosis?
Learn what you need to know about pulmonary fibrosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, including information about PF types and risk factors, symptoms and diagnosis. What Is Pulmonary Fibrosis? Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease where there is scarring of the lungs, which makes it difficult to breathe.
What are the different types of pulmonary fibrosis?
There are many different types of pulmonary fibrosis. The most common is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF. This type of pulmonary fibrosis has no known cause. But there are other factors that can cause or increase your risk for pulmonary fibrosis. Learn more
What causes pulmonary fibrosis with no known cause?
Pneumonia Many substances and conditions can lead to pulmonary fibrosis. Even so, in most cases, the cause is never found. Pulmonary fibrosis with no known cause is called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
What are the complications of pulmonary fibrosis?
Complications of pulmonary fibrosis may include: High blood pressure in your lungs (pulmonary hypertension). Unlike systemic high blood pressure, this condition affects only the arteries in your lungs. Right-sided heart failure (cor pulmonale).