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What Causes Cough With Pulmonary Fibrosis?

46 in feb. have been diagnosed with interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, have been having a worsening cough with no cold symptoms and now some pinching on left side under breast, cough seems worse with activity and stress. Is there something I should do or be aware of?
Thu, 31 Dec 2015
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Interstitium is the supporting structures of the lungs and also the tissue in between the lining layer of the alveolar and capillary membrane.. it contains cough receptors. fibrosis of that area causes stimulation of those receptors and leads to Cough.. usually worsened by activity.
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What Causes Cough With Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Interstitium is the supporting structures of the lungs and also the tissue in between the lining layer of the alveolar and capillary membrane.. it contains cough receptors. fibrosis of that area causes stimulation of those receptors and leads to Cough.. usually worsened by activity.