A restrictive lung disease characterised by accumulation of excess fibrous connective tissue in the lung parenchyma, causing reduced lung compliance and oxygen diffusion capacity. This leads to progressive hypoxaemia and shortness of breath.
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NB: fibrosis is permanent and there is no cure.
What is the difference between hypoxia and hypoxaemia?
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What is long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT)? What are the indications?
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