Know causes and symptoms of dangerous disease which Zakir Hussain died

Famous tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain, who gave India a distinct identity in classical music worldwide, is no longer among us. Zakir Hussain died at the age of 73. He breathed his last in San Francisco, America. Zakir Hussain was a patient with a serious lung disease and high blood pressure. Due to this, he developed heart problems. He was admitted to the hospital for treatment, where he died due to heart problems.

According to a report by news agency PTI, Zakir Hussain's family said in a statement that he was suffering from a rare lung disease called 'idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis', due to which complications started arising.

What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)?

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a serious lung disease. When you breathe, oxygen passes through the small air sacs in our lungs into the blood and then from here, it is supplied to all the organs of the body. But when IPF occurs, scar tissue starts growing inside the lungs, due to which breathing becomes difficult. With age, this problem starts getting worse. Due to this, there is a lack of oxygen in the blood through the lungs. Due to this other organs of your body are



not able to function properly.

Symptoms and treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

When we spoke to Dr Mahavir Modi, pulmonologist & sleep specialist, at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, regarding the symptoms and treatment of IPF, he said the symptoms of the disease include a persistent dry cough, breathlessness during physical activity, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss. These symptoms are often mistaken for other respiratory conditions, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. Early detection through tools like high-resolution CT scans and lung function tests is essential to slowing disease progression. Timely intervention can enhance patients’ quality of life by enabling healthcare professionals to provide appropriate therapies.

He also said that although there is no cure for IPF, certain treatments can help manage the disease. Antifibrotic medications, pulmonary rehabilitation, and oxygen therapy can slow the progression and improve day-to-day functioning. For advanced cases, lung transplantation may be an option.

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