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Pulmonary Fibrosis : Symptoms ad Causes

One of the essential chemical processes within the human body is that of the oxygenation of the blood. This needs to be done to carry oxygen to the various vital organs and also continue with many of the essential functions within the body.

The lungs are responsible for transferring oxygen throughout the body, and the malfunctioning of lungs may cause many issues with the normal functioning of the processes. A common ailment that affects ...more

Dear lybrateuser,
-You have to quit your smoking habit completely to remain fit & healthy
- leading a healthy lifestyle will repair all the damage done
- have a well balanced diet consisting of plenty of fruits, vegetables including green leafy ones, whole grains like whole wheat, brown rice, oats, quinoa instead of refined ones, protein rich foods including eggs, lean meats, milk & milk products, tofu, soya products, beans, lentils, pulses, sprouts, peas & nuts like almonds, walnuts...more

What were the symptoms for which you need to do a chest x-ray. The vessels in the lungs are represented by the bronchovascular markings. They are normally visible in the chest x-ray. The appearance of increased or more prominent markings means infection in lungs fluid or respiratory passage. Common causes of abnormality include asthma, chronic bronchitis, bronchopneumonia, inflammation in lungs and heart failure.

Yes overdose of steroid can be harmful, but we need to look into why he is taking overdose, if it's due to increased symptoms then he needs to meet cheat specialist to look into the reason.

Interstitial lung disease includes a large group of disorders like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, sarcoidosis and asbestosis. These cause progressive fibrosis or scarring of the tissues surrounding the air sacs in your lungs. The scarring causes your lungs to stiffen which makes it difficult for you to breath.

What are the symptoms to look out for?

Dry cough
Shortness of breath at rest or due to exertion
Loss of weight
Loss of a...more

Do this
1. Do saline gargles daily.
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of AC. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, When there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink Hot Liquids --Hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the un...more

1. Do saline gargles daily.
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of AC. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, When there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink Hot Liquids --Hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably i...more

U do the following 1. Do saline gargles daily.
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of AC. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, When there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink Hot Liquids --Hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe ...more

Respected lybrate-user, predmet is a steroid and its side effects include weight gain, swollen body parts and weight gain.
Swollen cheeks are related to predmet and is generally not an issue.
Predmet can lead to other problems like bone weakness, acidity and deranged sugars which needs to be kept in mind.