The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Pulmonary fibrosis includes the 9 symptoms listed below:
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The usual presenting symptoms of IPF are dyspnea and a dry, hacking, and typically paroxysmal cough. Most patients have had these symptoms for several months to 2 years before seeking medical help. End-expiratory crackles, especially in the bases of the lungs, are usually heard early in the disease. Bronchial breath sounds appear later, when airway consolidation develops. Rapid, shallow breathing occurs, especially with exertion, and clubbing has been noted in more than 40% of patients. Late in the disease, cyanosis and evidence of pulmonary hypertension (augmented S 2 and S3 gallop) commonly occur. As the disease progresses, profound hypoxemia and severe, debilitating dyspnea are the hallmark signs.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Pulmonary fibrosis. This signs and symptoms information for Pulmonary fibrosis has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Pulmonary fibrosis signs or Pulmonary fibrosis symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Pulmonary fibrosis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Pulmonary fibrosis symptoms.
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