Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis Process Analysis

The damage to the lungs worsens over time. The difficulty of breathing increases when the lung tissues are inflexible, hard, or stiff. Pulmonary fibrosis can make it difficult to accomplish daily tasks that once appeared to come naturally.

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The growing generic population boosts the market growth. In addition, according to a research report by Astute Analytica, the Global Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Market is likely to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% over the projection period from 2022 to 2030.

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A personal doctor may check a person's medical and family history, talk with him about their symptoms, look over any exposure to chemicals, gases, or dust they've had, and perform a physical exam to diagnose their illness. A test from the list below may also be recommended by him or her.

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Imaging Tests

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Echocardiogram: The heart can be seen using sound waves during an echocardiogram. It can create both still pictures of the internal structures of a person's heart and moving pictures of the heart in action. This examination can measure the level of pressure on the right side of the heart.

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Chest X-ray: Images of a person's chest can be seen on a chest X-ray. This may reveal the pulmonary fibrosis-specific scar tissue, and it may help track the illness' progression and respond to treatment. However, more testing could be necessary if the chest X-ray is occasionally normal to determine the cause of their shortness of breath.

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Computerized tomography (CT) scan: CT scanners employ a computer to merge X-ray images taken from numerous different angles to create cross-sectional images of the inside body structures. The degree of lung damage brought on by pulmonary fibrosis can be assessed using a high-resolution CT scan. Additionally, certain types of fibrosis exhibit distinctive patterns.

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Lung Function Tests

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Physical stress test: A person can check their lung function while exercising on a stationary bike or treadmill.

Vascular blood gas test: In this examination, a doctor examines a sample of blood that was typically drawn from an artery in a person's wrist. The sample is then tested for its carbon dioxide and oxygen content.

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Pulse oximetry: In this quick test, the oxygen saturation of a person's blood is measured using a tiny device that is applied to one of their fingertips. Oximetry can be used to track the progression of the illness.

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Biopsy of Tissue

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The illness might need to be diagnosed with a small sample of lung tissue being removed (a biopsy) if earlier tests haven't done so. After that, the biopsy is evaluated in a lab to determine whether pulmonary fibrosis is present or to rule out other illnesses. This method may be used to collect the tissue sample:

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Surgical Biopsy: A surgical biopsy may be the only approach to get a sufficient amount of tissue to provide an accurate diagnosis while being more intrusive and having significant risks. Open surgery (thoracotomy), a minimally invasive surgery option, or video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) are both options for performing this treatment.