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Persistant, non-productive cough: Part of having IPF?

Lung Health | Last Active: Nov 19, 2021 | Replies (11)
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@jsmtgal

I wonder if that is what’s going on with me. I’ve been exposed to wildfire smoke the last 2 summers and ozone. I’m very active especially with cycling and hiking.

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Kathryn M. Carroll | @kathrynmc | Nov 17, 2021

I was diagnosed with ILD in January of 2021, I had gone to my doctor because I was having shortness of breath. My doctor sent me to have a Chest X-ray, and my Chest X-ray showed scarring on my lungs. Unfortunately that is why I know about this. You should definitely get this checked out, since once you have scarring on your lungs, the damage can’t be reversed. You need to try to stop the progression. Kathryn

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