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Is Pulmonary Fibrosis contagious?

Is Pulmonary Fibrosis transmitted from person to person? Is Pulmonary Fibrosis contagious? What are the routes of contagion? People with experience in Pulmonary Fibrosis help solve this question.

Is Pulmonary Fibrosis contagious?

Pulmonary Fibrosis is not contagious. It is a lung disease characterized by scarring and thickening of the lung tissues, which leads to difficulty in breathing. However, it is important to note that the exact cause of this condition is often unknown, but it can be linked to certain risk factors such as smoking, exposure to environmental toxins, and certain medical conditions. If you suspect you have symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.


Pulmonary fibrosis is not contagious. It is not an infectious disease, therefore it is not transmitted from person to person.

Although one of the symptoms is dry cough, there is no need to worry about it, since dry cough cannot spread the disease. You are not at any risk of contracting the disease, neither family members nor people close to the patient. Nor can it be transmitted sexually transmitted. Its origin is usually unknown or autoimmune with a certain genetic predisposition. Its appearance has been recently linked to exposure to feathers, birds and fungi.

Some factors that may aggravate or favor the disease are tobacco and gastroesophageal reflux.
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No. It is not contagious. However, the affected person should avoid exposure to colds and respiratory infections.

Posted Oct 19, 2017 by Connie 300

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