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    Pulmonary Fibrosis (adjunctive support)

    Also known as: pulmonary fibrosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, lung scarring, IPF

    Pulmonary fibrosis is progressive scarring of the lung tissue, making breathing progressively harder. Specialist respiratory care — antifibrotic medicines, oxygen, pulmonary rehabilitation, and transplant assessment — is the core. Chinese medicine supports the qi-yin depletion, phlegm-stasis obstruction and dryness patterns for breathlessness and stamina alongside.

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    Lifestyle & Diet

    • •Pulmonary rehabilitation is proven — attend it.
    • •Take antifibrotic medicines as prescribed; report side effects.
    • •Flu, COVID and pneumonia vaccinations matter.
    • •Stop smoking completely if you still smoke.

    Cautions & Contraindications

    See sources
    • •Herbs coordinate with, never replace, antifibrotic treatment.[]

    When to reassess or seek care again

    See sources

    Review every 8 weeks with lung function results: breathlessness, oxygen levels, activity tolerance.

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    Sources & Further Reading

    Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.

    1. Pulmonary fibrosis — NHS
      NHS · 2024
    2. Pulmonary fibrosis — Healthdirect
      Healthdirect Australia · 2024
    3. Lung diseases — MedlinePlus
      National Library of Medicine · 2024

    Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.