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Pirfenidone and nintedanib

2023-07-04 08:36:29
Pirfenidone and nintedanib These medicine can cure lungs scar Can it reverse completely Or how can this medicine helpful in lung fibrosis
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They help in slowing of disease progression with reducing rate of decline of lung capacity, rather than reversal of fibrosis

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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They help a bit in lung fibrosis. It cannot cure or reverse fibrosis completely. It's just supportive treatment

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You have query about some medicine for curing of lung scar. Before taking any medicine you should take consultation.
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You should take consultation for best treatment.
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Please follow good life style as take plenty of fluid and take less spicy and fatty foods and do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.

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You must seek a pulmonologists advice

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Please consult

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These medicines have been proven to help in fibrosis of lung.
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Consult a pulmonologist for better understanding

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