Familial interstitial fibrosis
Overview
Familial interstitial fibrosis: A rare familial disorder involving fibrosis and scarring of the lung tissue which causes the lung to become stiff and unable to function normally.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Familial interstitial fibrosis includes the 10 symptoms listed below: * Breathlessness upon exertion * Dry unproductive cough * Malaise * Weight loss * Clubbing * Cor pulmonale * Cyanosis * Breathing difficulties * Shortness of breath * Swollen legs
Causes
* Breathing difficulties * Breathlessness upon exertion * Clubbing * Cor pulmonale * Cyanosis * Malaise * Shortness of breath * Swollen legs * Weight loss
Diagnosis
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Familial interstitial fibrosis. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Familial interstitial fibrosis has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Familial interstitial fibrosis signs or Familial interstitial fibrosis symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Familial interstitial fibrosis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Familial interstitial fibrosis symptoms.