The lungs
The lungs are respiratory organs, located near the spine on either side of the heart. Their function is to take oxygen gas from the air, then convert it into the blood stream, remove carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, and discharge it into the outside air through a process Breathing.
Lung fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a change in the distribution of cells and their functions, and pattern, as it affects many members, such as the heart or lungs, and usually cause lung fibrosis due to unknown cause, or the result of pneumonia, especially in the tissues and alveoli, or arthritis Chronic or chronic inhalation of certain inorganic substances or organic substances, such as silica, grain dust, bird droppings, or certain medications, such as immunological drugs, radiation therapy, and others.
Increased risk of lung injury
- Smoking.
- Genetic factor.
- The nature of work, such as mining or agriculture.
- Aging.
Symptoms of lung fibrosis
- The acute lack of oxygen level in the blood.
- Increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood.
- Increase fatigue and fatigue.
- Dry cough.
- Feeling uncomfortable in the chest.
- Low weight.
- Pain in the muscles and joints.
Complications of pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Cancer.
- Pulmonary failure.
- Increased pulmonary arterial pressure.
- My heart failed.
Diagnosis of lung fibrosis
To diagnose the injury, the following tools and tests are used:
- Blood tests.
- Special examinations for arthritis.
- Examination of lung function, assessment of its ability to transport oxygen to blood.
- Measure the size of the lung.
- Measuring the proportion of oxygen in the blood.
- Work voltage tests.
- Chest CT scan.
- A lung sample is taken through a laparoscopic operation performed under local anesthesia.
- X-Ray X-ray.
- Sound waves of the heart.
- Endoscopy.
- Practice endurance testing.
Treatment and prevention of lung fibrosis
- With drugs, by providing cortisone derivatives for several months, and then changed in case of non-response.
- Address the underlying cause of the disease.
- Give oxygen to maintain its blood level, to prevent the incidence of some diseases, such as increased viscosity of blood, and may be home treatment, or in the hospital.
- Surgical intervention by lung transplantation is done by conducting tissue matching tests.
- quit smoking.
- Regular exercise, for half an hour a day, such as swimming, bicycling, and brisk walking.
- Exercise breathing techniques that contribute to improved lung efficiency, such as deep breathing exercises.
- Family support and support.
- Avoid using certain medications for prolonged periods, such as anti-inflammatory drugs.