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My mum may have pulmonary fibrosis

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sonya_01195
sonya_01195

Hiya all I just wanted to know as all of you have pulmonary fibrosis or no loved ones that have been diagnosed it also sorry to hear of this my mum has been referred to a specialist because she has a repeated dry cough repeated chest infection pain in her back shortness of breath she’s previously coughed up blood she’s had a spirometry test it said something was restricted her lungs Iv read up symtpms some of which are coming under lung cancer can people who has PF pls help me with these symptoms x

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  • Vee2
    Vee2 sonya_01195

    Posted

    Not every one with COPD has pulmonary fibrosis.  Perhaps you intended this post for another discussion group.

    Both patient UK and the British Lung Foundation has information concerning Pulmonary Fibrosis, COPD or any other lung or cardiac issue, just put the information you are looking for into the search box on either site.

    May have, symptom check, could be, all these words are guesses its a bit dodgy to guess at someones illness, her own doctors will be able to advise her diagnosis, perhaps be in attendance when your Mum sees the specialist, that way you can give support as well as get an accurate diagnosis from the results of her tests.

    Best wishes V

    • sonya_01195
      sonya_01195 Vee2

      Posted

      Hiya I wanted some knowledge of symptoms before she gets diagnosed 
  • Vee2
    Vee2 sonya_01195

    Posted

    With the symptoms you describe it could be any number of lung conditions or just relating to an ongoing lung infection complications.

    Its good your Mum is under the specialist who will be able to determine the problem and treat accordingly.

    Keep everything crossed for the results.

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