Patient's question:
What is pulmonary fibrosis and how is it treated?Doctor's answer:
Pulmonary fibrosis refers to: The interstitial tissue of the lungs is formed by collagen, elastin, and proteoglycans. When fibroblasts are chemically or physically damaged, they secrete collagen to repair the pulmonary interstitial tissue, which in turn leads to pulmonary fibrosis. The main treatment methods include using drugs to slow the progression, with commonly used drugs such as corticosteroids, cyclophosphamide, and antifibrotic drugs like pirfenidone and monoclonal antibodies.