10 Pulmonary Fibrosis Symptoms
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Aching Joints and Muscles
Aching joints and muscles are a common symptom of pulmonary fibrosis, with a large percentage of those afflicted experiencing this symptom. As oxygen saturation levels fall, the amount of oxygen that gets to the muscles and joints is reduced significantly.
This means that the muscles and joints can begin to ache. Doctors recommend light exercise to strengthen the muscles so they are better able to cope. This may be accompanied by corticosteroids, which treat inflammation and oxygen therapy to increase blood oxygen levels.7Henderson, Wendy. Pulmonary Fibrosis Symptoms: Aching Joints and Muscles. Pulmonary Fibrosis News, 12 Apr. 2017, pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/2017/04/12/pulmonary-fibrosis-symptoms-aching-joints-muscles/
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