Pulmonary fibrosis Is it normal for a feeding tube to be used? will they take it off voluntarily if needed?

Would it be better if oxygen only helped?

Well, a feeding tube does not have much to do with pulmonary fibrosis, unless the person is so ill that he/she is on a ventilator or is otherwise unable to eat. Theoretically, a feeding tube can be removed after being placed, but it can sometimes be a difficult ethical issue (as in the Terri Schiavo case). If there is no hope of a return to a reasonable quality of life (and I don't know if this is the case here), placing a feeding tube might even be seen as prolonging the suffering of the ill person. It is a difficult decision either way.

I am not sure what you are asking regarding the oxygen. Oxygen is generally helpful for people with pulmonary fibrosis. If the disease has progressed to the point where being ventilated with 100% oxygen is still not enough, then the person is quite ill, and it might be best to sit down and have a frank discussion with the doctors about what is going on and what the goals of care are at this point. Hospice may be an option in such cases, and can help the person stay comfortable, while allowing nature to take its course.

I hope I have answered your questions, and I hope everything works out for the best.

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