Your treatment will depend on the cause of the fibrosis. Once lung scarring occurs in the lungs it cannot be reversed, so there is no cure for existing fibrosis, whatever the cause.

Can idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis be reversed?

There's currently no cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The main aim of treatment is to relieve the symptoms as much as possible and slow down its progression.

Is there any hope for pulmonary fibrosis?

There is no cure for pulmonary fibrosis. People with IPF may benefit from a drug that slows the progression of the disease.