The term Pulmonary Fibrosis describes the abnormal formation of fibrelike scar tissue in the lungs. It can be a mild or a severe disease. Pulmonary fibrosis is a complicated, chronic illness that can derive from many different causes. The disease can be mild or severe. It is not contagious.
Pulmonary fibrosis is the abnormal formation of fiberlike scar tissue in the lungs.
The scar formation is preceded by, and associated with, inflamation. If the disease progresses, the lung tissues eventually thicken and become stiff. The work of breathing then becomes difficult causing breathlessness. It can run a gradual course, remain unchanged or run a rapid course. It can also be fatal.