Pulmonary fibrosis. What medications and side effects?

My Mum was diagnosed with pulmonary fibroses in January. It was not a good result. She has been on medication since then but has suffered a lot of side effects. She has now decided that the side effects are not worth it. She wants quality not quantity of life. She is 78. I love her so I will support her decision, even though it is not what I want. It is not my life so I can't be selfish. I want her here forever. Anyone dealt with this before (pulmonary fibrosis)

Try exploring this site for lots of information. There are many links ..even one to support groups. Good Luck and God Bless you and your Mum. I'll keep you both in my prayers.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...

There are several Internet sources you could go to and find your answers. One is www.webmd.com or search any search engine. Good luck and God Bless.

It is a progressive disease.And the medicines like
prednisone/steroids have a lot of side effects.
I hope there is some solution(medical cure to some extent ,atleast) to this disease.
I wish your mom good health and happiness.

This is scarring of the lungs by infections. O2 is probably indicated for her comfort.

my guess is this was priscribed medicine she was on i have to say i thought the same way too with my chemotherapy until i tried alternative medicine they are natural and plenty has no side effects go to www.cancerfightingstrategies.com and talk to her about it thats what i am doing now please check it out ok

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