Published on June 13, 2017
Fibrosis
The formation of fibrous tissue.
Overview
Fibrosis is the formation of fibrous tissue. Different types of fibrosis exist. One example is cystic fibrosis, which damages the lungs and digestive system. Pulmonary fibrosis damages lung tissue, making it hard to breathe.
Treatments
Treatments may include medications, physical therapy, and surgery.