Patient's question:
My wife was carefully examined for pulmonary fibrosis at the hospital yesterday during her health check-up. Originally, my wife only had symptoms such as coughing, general fatigue, shortness of breath, and a stuffy chest. I would like to ask, what are the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis?Doctor's answer:
Pulmonary fibrosis is not a single disease but a general term for a wide range of diseases. The causes are varied and diverse. Symptoms include shortness of breath and mild cough. Subsequently, it is often triggered by colds or acute respiratory infections, leading to combined and progressive improvement. Gradually, respiratory rate may increase again, but without wheezing, irritative cough, or sputum production. Fever, hemoptysis, or chest/back pain occur in a very small number of cases. In severe cases, symptoms may include shortness of breath with exertion, palpitations, sweating, and general fatigue.