10 Pulmonary Fibrosis Symptoms
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Loss of Appetite
Loss of appetite is associated with weight loss. Both are secondary symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis occurring in the later stages of the disease. It is associated with a poor prognostic outcome.
One reason for the loss in appetite is that as breathing worsens, more energy is used to breathe, resulting in nausea and contributing to the loss of appetite. Despite having lost their appetite, those with pulmonary fibrosis are encouraged to eat regular meals.10http://boehringer-ingelheim.com. Nutrition. Life with Pulmonary Fibrosis, 3 Dec. 2020, www.lifewithpulmonaryfibrosis.com/living-with-pulmonary-fibrosis/taking-care-of-yourself/nutrition
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