How is Pulmonary Fibrosis diagnosed?
Because Pulmonary Fibrosis has symptoms and an underlying pattern of scarring similar to those of other lung disorders, it can be difficult to diagnose. In fact, in most cases, identifying PF is usually a matter of ruling out other diseases. Also, until recently, the medical community had no agreed-upon standards for the diagnosis of Pulmonary Fibrosis. Consequently, other related diseases may have been mistakenly classified as Pulmonary Fibrosis. With new diagnostic standards now in place, the recognition and management of PF should be substantially improved.
