pulmonary fibrosis

Term ID

DOID:3770

Synonyms

• Fibrosis of lung

Definition

An interstitial lung disease that is characterized by destruction, scarring, and thickening of the interstitial lung tissues and progressive pulmonary function loss in a restrictive pattern, has_symptom progressive shortness of breath, fatigue, and chronic cough, possibly has_material_basis_in exposure to certain chemicals, autoimmune conditions, and radiation. It can be caused by inhaling hazardous chemicals, certain diseases, medication and genetics or unknown causes. (2)

References

• MESH:D011658
• NCI:C26869
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:155613001
• UMLS_CUI:C0034069

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:3770 )