Pulmonary fibrosis
Description
Lung disease-or pulmonary fibrosis, to use a more clinical term-is actually a set of illnesses that cause progressive scarring inside the lungs. This program takes a close look at the disease, the ways in which it is often detected, and current strategies for treating it. Showing how, over time, pulmonary fibrosis replaces healthy lung tissue with scar tissue, the program demonstrates how this causes airways to constrict, making oxygenation difficult and eventually impossible. Doctors, researchers, and patients are interviewed, presenting several case studies. Viewers will discover how clinical trials may one day lead to a drug that prevents lung function from worsening-allowing patients to live longer.
Runtime
28 min
Subjects
- Lungs (83)
- Medical microbiology (113)
- Self-care, Health (487)
- Respiratory organs (183)
- Respiratory tract diseases (17)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2007], c2006
Database
Films on Demand
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