“If the diagnosis is still unclear, a lung biopsy may be necessary,” the American Lung Association noted.
Popcorn lung is “irreversible” and “chronic”; treatment only helps to slow down the progression of the disease and reduces the severity of symptoms.
Moreover, “if the disease was caused by breathing in a harmful chemical, it is essential to reduce your exposure to that chemical and any other toxin”.
Treatment typically involves the use of corticosteroids, which work by suppressing the immune system to dampen down inflammation.