No one would voluntarily join the pulmonary fibrosis (PF) community. After all, who would want to be a part of the rare disease world? When I was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in January 2017, the idea of a disease-specific community seemed elusive. Most people I knew…
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Mariners, for as long as their ships are at sea, rely on navigation skills to safely reach their destination. The tools and techniques they use have improved over time. While some ships may still post lookouts on occasion or use a lighthouse to identify hazards, the process of moving a…
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My husband, Donnie, has been introducing our youngest daughter to the Marvel universe. Watching the movies together, I told her that she and Donnie are like Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, because they both need a little mechanical help to keep their bodies working as well as possible.
Becoming educated and informed about PF is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your PF journey.
There is no cure for PF yet, but here you can find more information about current therapeutic approaches, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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