LEGENDARY TABLA MAESTRO USTAD ZAKIR HUSSAIN DIES DUE TO IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS

Legendary Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain has died at the age of 73 today succumbing to a disease called Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.He had been in hospital for the past two weeks and was shifted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after his condition deteriorated.

The percussionist, one of India's most celebrated classical musicians, received the Padma Shri in 1988, Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023.

The cause of death was idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) a Rare Disease Affecting 13 to 20 People per 100,000 Globally

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive lung disease characterized by scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs. This results in reduced oxygen exchange and difficulty in breathing. Expert can shed light on Symptoms, diagnosis and precaution for the same

Basic Facts About Pulmonary Fibrosis Pulmonary fibrosis occurs when lung tissue becomes thick and stiff, leading to scarring that makes breathing and oxygen intake harder. The term “fibrosis” refers to this scarring process, which can significantly impact lung function over time.

Symptoms of Pulmonary Fibrosis Symptoms of Pulmonary Fibrosis include worsening shortness of breath, a persistent dry cough, achy joints and muscles, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss, highlighting the importance of early medical consultation for diagnosis and management.

Who is at Higher Risk of Pulmonary Fibrosis? Men are more likely to have the disease than women. It usually occurs in people older than 50. Smokers have a higher risk. A person with a family history of pulmonary fibrosis (parent or sibling) is also more likely to develop it.

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