What Is Pulmonary Fibrosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Medication
Drugs can be incredibly beneficial for our health. In many cases, they can even save our lives outright in addition to enhance the quality of our lives. Despite all the good that they can do, however, drugs are also not without their downsides. One of which is the side effects that some can cause. Some drugs can result in damage if the tissues lining the lungs.
These include some anti-inflammatory drugs and some antibiotics. Some drugs that are used to treat heart conditions can also cause pulmonary fibrosis, as can some chemotherapy medication. It is a good idea to let your doctor know of any respiratory problems you might have when they are prescribing medication for you.
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