Lung scarring and oxygen in systemic sclerosis

Explaining about lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis) and oxygen treatment requirements in systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) affecting the lungs. Lung scarring is relatively common in systemic sclerosis and can sometimes get worse over time (progress). There is anti-scarring (anti-fibrotic) medication available (nintedanib) which can slow down progression, even if it does not represent a cure. However it can result in stability of lung function especially when combined with treatments for systemic sclerosis given by the rheumatologist.
Oxygen therapy may also be required when the lung scarring is extensive or when pulmonary hypertension develops. Pulmonary hypertension represents high pressure between the heart and the lungs, which can affect the blood circulation through the lungs and reduce oxygen levels in the blood (especially on exertion).

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[maryf]

What a wonderfully kind, encouraging doctor. I have system sclerosis and mild lung scarring. I am being cared for by one of the best hospitals in Boston and feel I have the best rheumatologist and pulmonologist both of which very closely together. Currently, I am taking medication to help the sclerosis itself thus hoping to slow down any future scarring. I live one day at a time.

[carloskleiber]

Very good presenter, you deserve more views!

[abubakirgirma]

Please write on the comment the name of medicin

[jamescc]

Wife has been coughing for a few months(she thought drug side effect) but now her lung x-ray shows stable scarring. Is there a cure for this, maybe not excepting monitoring by a doctor. This is the first time we have learn that she has scar. I don't believe this is systemic sclerosis but how can we test to make sure. She doesn't smoke or drink.

Thx for helpful info Dr. Stefan.