Should I Be Worried Pulmonary Fibrosis Took A Turn For The Worse?

Posted on Fri, 1 Aug 2025

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Question : My husband died last year 22nd Feb 2024. His pulmonary fibrosis took a turn for the worse, September 2023. Rushed to hospital for eight weeks before being allowed home to a hospital bed, 24/7 oxygen and carers coming four times a day. Following his passing I find myself dropping off to sleep sometimes with no warming. I also have heart failure stage 2. Wondering if this is normal for first two years of grief.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query

I would like to know some more details

How is your night sleep ?
If you fall asleep in daytime, how long would you be off ?
Are you on any medication?
Have you consulted your doctor for this problem?

Waiting for your response

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (41 hours later)

I’m going to make an appointment with my doctor and properly discuss it with them.

Thank for giving me the nudge to do that.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thorough evaluation needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

Yes, I would recommend the same.

If any doubts after consulting your doctor, please get back here, we shall discuss.

regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar