what is pulmonary fibrosis and what can one do when lung transplant is no option?
Pulmonary fibrosis refers to scarring of the lung tissue (fibrosis of the lungs). Symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis include: Cough. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Decreased exercise tolerance. The most common type of pulmonary fibrosis is called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; its cause is not understood.