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I have lung fibrosis after covid
Can pulmonary rehabilitation reversible my lung fibrosis
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No it cannot be reversed
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No, lung fibrosis cannot be reversed, but can be managed through pulmonary rehabilitation for the remaining part of the lung.
Consult online or in person with the specialist in pupmonary rehab for proper exercises.
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Hey there! The part of lungs that is fine should be prevented from getting fibrosed through rehabilitation and other therapies. It depends on the percentage of lungs fibrosed. The fibrosis in the case of covid is not progressive. Fibrosis cannot be reversed.
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Your lungs fibrosis cannot be reversed AND YOUR LIFE CAN BE IMPROVED and made BETTER by rehabilitation.
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Dr. Steephan John
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
If you are doing proper pulmonary rehabilitation definitely your lung function and capacity will definitely improve
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Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Jammu
Hi lung fibrosis cannot be reversed. But pulmonary rehabilitation aims to maximise the lung capacity thus improving life conditions.
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Mr. Avijit Das (PT)
Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi you need proper treatment but yes pulmonary physiotherapy treatment is the best option.
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