Famous tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain, who gave India a distinct identity in classical music worldwide, is no longer among us he died at the age of 73

He breathed his last in San Francisco, America. Zakir Hussain was a patient with a serious lung disease (IPF) and high blood pressure 

IPF is a chronic and progressive lung disease characterized by scarring of lung tissue, which can lead to difficulty breathing

Due to this, there is a lack of oxygen in the blood through the lungs. Due to these other organs of your body are not able to function properly

Doctors have yet to figure out the exact cause of the condition. However, genetic factors, viral infections, and environmental exposures may contribute to it

The primary symptoms of IPF include shortness of breath, especially during physical activity, chronic dry cough, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and clubbing of the fingers (enlarged fingertips)

Patients with IPF experience a gradual worsening of lung function. Over time, it can also significantly impact the heart and lead to pulmonary hypertension

While there is no cure for IPF, treatment options such as anti-fibrotic medications, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, and lung transplantation for eligible patients