10 Pulmonary Fibrosis Symptoms

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Reviewed: dr. stavarache

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Dry Cough

Another symptom is a dry cough. The cough is non-productive and hacking. This may be the first symptom of pulmonary fibrosis, with dry cough frequently appearing sometime before the other symptoms are noticed.³Özkaya, Özge. Cough in Pulmonary Fibrosis. Pulmonary Fibrosis News, 29 Aug. 2019, pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/cough-coughing-pulmonary-fibrosis/

The frequent and persistent nature of the cough is a source of huge annoyance and frustration for many people. Unfortunately, the cough is chronic and will worsen over time, occurring primarily due to irritation at the back of the throat.

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