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Is Repair Of Scarred Lungs Possible After Pneumonia And ARDS?
Question: Hi, my pulmonologist said my scarred lungs are repairing. Is that possible after pneumonia/ARDS?
Brief Answer:
Scarred lungs may repair in some cases if it is caused by ARDS or pneumonia
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Scarred lungs may repair in some cases if it is caused by ARDS or pneumonia.
ARDS or pneumonia may cause small collapse of lung parenchyma(it may appear as scar in X-rays) and is some cases it may inflate again with control of infection and clear of fluids.But if there are formation of fibrotic bands then it is irreversible.
It is good that scarred region is repairing,it is a good sign and it indicates recovery.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Scarred lungs may repair in some cases if it is caused by ARDS or pneumonia
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Scarred lungs may repair in some cases if it is caused by ARDS or pneumonia.
ARDS or pneumonia may cause small collapse of lung parenchyma(it may appear as scar in X-rays) and is some cases it may inflate again with control of infection and clear of fluids.But if there are formation of fibrotic bands then it is irreversible.
It is good that scarred region is repairing,it is a good sign and it indicates recovery.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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