1The patient was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that affects the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe.
2Chronic inflammation can lead to fibrosis in various organs, including the liver and kidneys.
3Researchers are studying the role of fibrosis in the progression of cancer, as it can affect the growth and spread of tumours.
4The new treatment aims to reduce fibrosis in the heart, which can lead to heart failure in patients with chronic conditions.
5Fibrosis can also occur in the skin, leading to conditions such as scleroderma, which causes thickening and hardening of the skin.