Fibrous interstitial pneumonia is a term used to describe a collection of approximately hundreds of chronic lung diseases that are marked by scarring and inflammation, making it difficult for the lungs to receive adequate oxygen.
Symptoms and illness progression vary from person to person. The inflammation of bronchiolitis, vasculitis, and alveolitis is a common thread that runs across all types of the illness.
Furthermore, fibrosis causes a permanent impairment of lung tissue’s capacity to transport oxygen. Developed scar tissue damages the air sacs, lungs tissue around the airways, and lung capillaries.
The cause behind this condition is unknown. Smoking and breathing contaminants from the environment or at work are major contributors.
