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Symptoms of Pulmonary Fibrosis:
Pulmonary Fibrosis does not affect everyone the same and has similar symptoms as the common cold or an upper respiratory infection. Some common symptoms include:
- Dry persistent cough
- Shortness of breath
- Clubbing of fingertips
- Aching joints and muscles
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Unexplained weight loss
- Discomfort in the chest
- Cyanosis
- Fast shallow breathing
Pulmonary Fibrosis Risk Factors:
Approximately 50,000 new cases of pulmonary fibrosis are diagnosed each year. Often the cause of pulmonary fibrosis is unknown. Some factors that may increase the risk of pulmonary fibrosis include:
- Age (Mostly common between ages 50 and 70)
- Sex (Pulmonary fibrosis affects more men than women. Cases in women are on the rise.)
- Smoking
- Working around hazardous materials
- Radiation exposure
- Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis can lead to pulmonary fibrosis
Types of Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment
Oxygen Therapy
Treatment Type 1
Oxygen therapy is a common treatment option for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Helping your body get the oxygen it needs to function is important to managing your illness. If your practitioner prescribes oxygen therapy for Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lincare will provide 24/7 treatment support and oxygen equipment designed to fit your needs.
Pulmonary Rehab
Treatment Type 2
Pulmonary Rehab can also be recommended by your health care providers to improve your daily quality of life by teaching you techniques to improve lung efficiency, improve your endurance while performing daily activities and provide you with resources and support.How We Can Help
Patients who receive a manufactured valve will almost always require a blood-thinning medication for the rest of their lives. The blood thinner will keep clots from forming. Living with a Mechanical Heart Valve can be challenging, but you're not in it alone. Lincare’s affiliates are here for you and provide at Home PT/INR Testing. The INR Testing program may improve health-related quality of life while receiving the medical treatment you need.
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Hear more from Lincare patientsDevices We Provide Include:
Oxygen Concentrators
Concentrators filter room air to deliver concentrated oxygen.
Oxygen Cylinders
Cylinders work in sync with your condition and medication.
Continuous Oxygen Monitors
Oxygen monitors are non-invasive devices that measure your blood oxygen levels during therapy.
Oxygen Conserving Devices
Oxygen conserving devices extend the amount of time you can use each cylinder.
Additional Lincare Services
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen treatments can help improve oxygen intake, reduce symptoms, increase stamina, and generally improve quality of life.
Home INR Testing
If you're on Warfarin, PT/INR at-home testing lets you monitor your blood anticoagulation levels weekly from home.
Nebulizer Treatment
Nebulizers treat diseases including COPD and asthma. We offer electronic and portable nebulizers, and our Pharmacy delivers them to you.
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