Lung Fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it more difficult for your lungs to work properly. As pulmonary fibrosis worsens, you become progressively more short of breath.

Exposure to toxins like asbestos, coal dust, or silica (including workers in the coal mining and sandblasting industry) can lead to pulmonary fibrosis. Certain medications list pulmonary fibrosis as a side-effect.