What Is Pulmonary Fibrosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
1. Pulmonary Fibrosis
The alveoli within our lungs are quite delicate. That is usually just fine because they are tucked away deep inside the body where they are relatively safe. That does not mean to say that they are completely safe, however, and these tissues can become damaged in the wrong circumstances.
Damage to these tissues will cause scarring, and this will cause them to become thicker. This, in turn, can make it harder for the lungs to absorb oxygen, making it harder for the patient to breathe. The condition will start so mild that it’s barely noticeable, and develop into something that’s very noticeable indeed.
