Medical articles of Pulmonary fibrosis

11/02/2026
Dr Mostafa Negmeldin
Consultant respiratory physician
Understanding lung fibrosis: What it is, why it happens, and how it’s treated
Lung fibrosis can affect people of different ages, but it’s more common in middle-aged and older adults. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are important in slowing progression and improving quality of life.
03/09/2025
Dr Ahmed Fahim
Consultant respiratory physician and General medicine specialist
Understanding interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis: Symptoms, diagnosis and modern treatment
Understanding how the different forms of ILD present, how they are diagnosed and what modern treatments are available can help patients seek timely care and manage symptoms effectively.
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12/05/2025
Dr Edward Cetti
Consultant Respiratory Physician
Persistent cough: Could it be something more serious?
A cough is a common symptom that often clears up within a few weeks, especially after a cold or chest infection. However, when a cough lasts longer than eight weeks, it is considered persistent or chronic. While most persistent coughs have a non-serious cause, in some cases, they can be a sign of an underlying health condition that requires medical attention.
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02/11/2022
Dr Tuck-Kay Loke
Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Pulmonary fibrosis: how severe can it be?
The build-up of scar tissue in the lung can cause the organ to harden, making breathing difficult. What causes this and how can it be treated? Highly respected consultant respiratory physician explains pulmonary fibrosis, the medical term for this condition. The Tunbridge Wells-based consultant explains the signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and what the life expectancy of someone with pulmonary fibrosis is.
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19/07/2022
Dr Grace Robinson
Respiratory Medicine
Does COVID-19 have a permanent effect on the lungs?
Considering its initial status as a dangerous respiratory illness with unknown qualities, it’s no surprise that people may want to know all about the after effects of COVID-19 on the lungs. Leading specialist in pulmonary and respiratory medicine Dr Grace Robinson provides her reassuring, expert take on the side effects of COVID-19 on the lungs, and just how acute the symptoms are.
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31/01/2018
Dr Amit Patel
Pulmonology and respiratory medicine
Pulmonary fibrosis – the symptoms to look out for, and when to get treatment
Leading consultant pulmonology and respiratory specialist, Dr Amit Patel, explains the causes of pulmonary fibrosis, what signs to look out for, and how it can be treated.
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