Pulmonary Fibrosis - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which doctor to consult for pulmonary fibrosis?A pulmonologist should be consulted for pulmonary fibrosis.
2. What are the complications of pulmonary fibrosis?
Pulmonary fibrosis increases the risk of developing lung cancer and other life-threatening complications like the collapse of the lung, heart failure, infections and formation of blood clots.
3. What are pulmonary function tests?
Pulmonary function test refers to the testing method in which various lung volumes are measured using an instrument called a spirometer and their adequacy is checked.
Cite this Article ⇣⇡
Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:
-
APA
Dr. Aarti Singh. (2016, March 12). Pulmonary Fibrosis - Frequently Asked Questions. Medindia. Retrieved on Jul 07, 2024 from https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/pulmonary-fibrosis-faqs.htm.
MLA
Dr. Aarti Singh. "Pulmonary Fibrosis - Frequently Asked Questions". Medindia. Jul 07, 2024. <https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/pulmonary-fibrosis-faqs.htm>.
Chicago
Dr. Aarti Singh. "Pulmonary Fibrosis - Frequently Asked Questions". Medindia. https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/pulmonary-fibrosis-faqs.htm. (accessed Jul 07, 2024).
Harvard
Dr. Aarti Singh. 2016. Pulmonary Fibrosis - Frequently Asked Questions. Medindia, viewed Jul 07, 2024, https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/pulmonary-fibrosis-faqs.htm.