MamasHealth.com Home Lung Diseases and Illnesses ARDS Asbestosis Asthma Black Lung Disease Bronchiectasis Bronchitis Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Brown Lung Disease Chronic Beryllium Control Asthma COPD Cystic Fibrosis Emphysema Farmer's Lung Histoplasmosis Kartagener's Syndrome Lung Cancer Partial Lung Collapse Pleurisy Pneumothorax Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary Fibrosis Silicosis Tuberculosis Links Email Mama Prevent CO poisoning A child's personal story about their battle with asthma Health benefits of sex	What is Pulmonary Fibrosis? Pulmonary Fibrosis is a condition characterized by scarring of one or both lungs. Gradually, the air sacs of the lungs become replaced by scar tissue. When the scar tissue develops in the lungs, the lung's ability to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream decreases. Pulmonary fibrosis is not contagious. What are the Symptoms of Pulmonary Fibrosis? Some common symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis are: Shortness of breath Chronic dry, hacking cough Fatigue Weakness Discomfort in the chest Loss of appetite Rapid weight loss What Causes Pulmonary Fibrosis?  The exact cause of pulmonary fibrosis is unknown. However, pulmonary fibrosis is often associated with: Inhaled environmental and occupational pollutants Scleroderma Rheumatoid Arthritis Lupus Sarcoidosis Silicosis Asbestosis Therapeutic radiation Can Pulmonary Fibrosis be Treated? Currently, there are currently no effective treatments or a cure for pulmonary fibrosis.	Partner with MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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