Pulmonary Fibrosis Information

Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition characterized by scarring and thickening deep inside the lungs. It is the end result of long-term inflammation and an abnormal buildup of collagen within the supporting structures of the lung (the interstitial tissue). The most common symptoms of this disease include shortness of breath and a dry, hacking cough that will not go away.

While there is no cure, treatments (such as prednisone) are available to reduce inflammation and slow down the progression of the disease.