Lanarkshire Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
Lanarkshire Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
What is Pulmonary Fibrosis?
Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it more difficult for lungs to work properly.
This disease causes thousands of deaths each year in the UK and is on the rise. Many people have not heard of the illness however, it is believed that there may be approximately 70 to 100 diagnosed Pulmonary Fibrosis patients within Lanarkshire. It is our aim to raise awareness across Lanarkshire and provide assistance to patients, families and carers.
Symptoms of Pulmonary Fibrosis
Signs and symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis may include:
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
- Dry cough
- Fatigue
- Unexplained weight loss
- Aching muscles and joints
- Widening and rounding of the tips of the fingers or toes (clubbing)
There is currently no cure for IPF, but there are several treatments that can help relieve the symptoms and slow down its progression. If you have struggled with your breathing for a while, or have had a cough for more than three weeks, contact your GP
© Copyright. All rights reserved.
We need your consent to load the translations
We use a third-party service to translate the website content that may collect data about your activity. Please review the details in the privacy policy and accept the service to view the translations.