Q: Which doctor to consult for pulmonary fibrosis?
A: A pulmonologist should be consulted for pulmonary fibrosis.
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Q: What are the complications of pulmonary fibrosis?
A: 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.
Q: What are pulmonary function tests?
A: 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.
