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2022-02-14 20:25:10
I'm 23 years old & I've Tuberculosis & under medication but recently I've developed pulmonary fibrosis how can I treat my pulmonary fibrosis? Is there any medicine to cure? My doctor told me that no need to worry I'm young the disease is irreversible but I'm young so it might be possible is this true? I'm very worried about, I've done some studies & I've found people with Pulmonary fibrosis lives upto 3-5 years? Is there no cure or medicine ?
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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If it is progressive only you have to worry

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If you have symptoms only,you have to worry. If spo2 is good,no problem. There are drugs, to reduce fibrosis, but not having expected results. Lung exercises with respirometer will help.

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