Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: The Rare Condition Behind Zakir Hussain’s Loss
IPF is a serious disease that causes scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs. Over time, this scarring makes the lungs stiff and less efficient at supplying oxygen to the body. The word “idiopathic” means we don’t know exactly what causes it, and “fibrosis” refers to the scarring itself.
What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? Know more about cause of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain’s death
Renowned musician Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on Sunday night. He was hospitalized in San Francisco for two weeks before his condition worsened.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic disease that affects the tissues around the air sacs, or alveoli, in the lungs.
Zakir Hussain, a prolific Indian musician known for playing the tabla, died Sunday from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
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