PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF PULMONARY FIBROSIS DEVELOPING AFTER VIRAL PNEUMONIA IN CHILDREN

Abstract

Pulmonary fibrosis is one of the most severe long-term complications that can occur after viral pneumonia in children. The condition results from excessive inflammatory reactions and uncontrolled repair processes in the lung tissue, leading to the replacement of normal alveoli with fibrotic tissue. Over the past decade, an increase in post-viral fibrosis cases has been observed, especially after infections caused by influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, and coronaviruses. The progressive nature of fibrosis poses a serious threat to respiratory function and overall quality of life in pediatric patients.