Video Q: Diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary fibrosis (5 videos)

Описание: Professor Porter discusses:
Video 6: Diagnosing pulmonary fibrosis
• How do you diagnose pulmonary fibrosis?
• Can you diagnose pulmonary fibrosis by a CT scan?
• What is a high resolution CT scan (HRCT)?
• Can your GP arrange a scan if you think you have pulmonary fibrosis?
• How long does it take to get a diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis?
Video 7: Treatments for pulmonary fibrosis
• What are the treatments for pulmonary fibrosis?
• Are there non-drug treatments for pulmonary fibrosis?
• Can pulmonary rehab help in pulmonary fibrosis?
• How can exercising help pulmonary fibrosis patients?
• What is Nintedanib / Ofev?
• What is Pirfenidone / Esbriet?
• How do Nintedanib and Pirfenidone work in pulmonary fibrosis?
• What are the side effects of Nintedanib and Pirfenidone?
• Can you manage the side effects of Nintedanib and Pirfenidone?
• Can steroids help in pulmonary fibrosis?
• Are the treatments different for pulmonary fibrosis if you have an underlying cause?
• Is lung transplantation a cure for pulmonary fibrosis?
• Which pulmonary fibrosis patients are eligible for a lung transplant?
Video 8: Lifestyle changes
• Which lifestyle changes can help in pulmonary fibrosis?
• What can I do to help manage my pulmonary fibrosis?
• How can exercise help pulmonary fibrosis patients?
• Which exercises are helpful in pulmonary fibrosis?
• How do I keep my muscles strong with pulmonary fibrosis?
• Can singing help my breathing?
• Should I stop smoking if I have pulmonary fibrosis?
Video 9: Post diagnosis
• Can pulmonary fibrosis patients be monitored from home?
• How can I help a patient with pulmonary fibrosis at home?
• Can a patient monitor their pulmonary fibrosis symptoms at home?
• How often do I need to see my pulmonary fibrosis specialist doctor?
Video 10: What are the stages of pulmonary fibrosis?
• What are the stages of pulmonary fibrosis?
• How do you define the stages of pulmonary fibrosis?
• Can lung function tests help in staging pulmonary fibrosis?