Pulmonary Fibrosis

A process in which normal lung tissues are progressively replaced by FIBROBLASTS and COLLAGEN causing an irreversible loss of the ability to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream via PULMONARY ALVEOLI. Patients show progressive DYSPNEA finally resulting in death.

Also Known As:

Fibrosing Alveolitis; Fibroses, Pulmonary; Fibrosis, Pulmonary; Pulmonary Fibroses; Alveolitides, Fibrosing; Fibrosing Alveolitides; Alveolitis, Fibrosing; Idiopathic Diffuse Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

Respiratory Tract Diseases: 6273
- Lung Diseases: 22701
  - Interstitial Lung Diseases: 8781
    - Pulmonary Fibrosis: 8787
Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions
- Pathologic Processes: 10385
  - Fibrosis: 103448
    - Pulmonary Fibrosis: 8787

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