Brain "fog" and low oxygen in Pulmonary Fibrosis

"Brain fog" has been described by many patients who suffer from chronic conditions. Short term memory problems, difficulty focusing on important tasks, fatigue and sometimes the inability to make fully rational decisions that impact one's care are very important topics to explore. In the case of pulmonary fibrosis, one reason why these symptoms may occur could be that some patients with more advanced disease have low oxygen levels. It seems rational that the brain may not operate optimally under low oxygen levels, but there is very little scientific literature specifically about cognitive issues in patients with pulmonary fibrosis.

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