Pulmonary Fibrosis Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment

June 21, 2018June 19, 2018
How Different Types of Personalities Help Me Live with Pulmonary Fibrosis
Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall
There are many different memes, quotes, and metaphors out there about how different personalities make us all unique. I ... Read more
June 20, 2018June 20, 2018
Serotonin Aggravates Pulmonary Fibrosis in Mice, Study Shows
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Serotonin — a chemical produced by nerve cells — aggravated pulmonary fibrosis by promoting inflammation, oxidative stress (an imbalance ... Read more
June 19, 2018June 19, 2018
Always Be Prepared When Going Out with Oxygen
Columns, Just Breathe...Compassionate Help for the PF Journey
A scary moment I recently had a scare while in my backyard. I was cutting some ivy, an easy ... Read more
June 19, 2018June 19, 2018
Those Close to IPF Patients Influence Their Acceptance of Disease, UK Study Reports
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People close to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients and those they interact with — from family members and ... Read more
June 18, 2018June 15, 2018
I Can’t Help Feeling Like a Burden
Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall
I’ve experienced increased sensitivity to comments, gestures, or unusual behavior from others since my IPF diagnosis. Sometimes this ... Read more
June 18, 2018June 18, 2018
Plant Compound Seen to Be Potential Therapy for Lung Fibrosis in Mouse Study
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A plant compound called parthenolide significantly reduces lung fibrosis and its associated inflammatory responses, according to a study conducted ... Read more
June 15, 2018June 15, 2018
American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club Welcomes PF Patients and Caregivers
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The American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club is now extending its resources and support network to patients with pulmonary fibrosis ... Read more
June 14, 2018June 12, 2018
Politely Informing Others of My Needs as an IPF Patient
Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall
Many patients living with chronic illness are considered immunocompromised due to the medications they take to treat their disease. ... Read more
June 13, 2018June 13, 2018
Veterinarians, Agricultural and Metal Workers at High Risk of IPF Due to Dust, Fumes, Study Finds
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Agricultural workers, veterinarians, and steel and metal industry workers are at higher risk of developing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), ... Read more
June 12, 2018June 8, 2018
My Life Isn’t Over Yet
Columns, Just Breathe...Compassionate Help for the PF Journey
About two years ago I had a very touching experience. I had retired from my counseling practice of 30 ... Read more
June 12, 2018June 12, 2018
Gossypol May Be Potential Treatment for Lung Fibrosis, Mouse Study Shows
News
Gossypol — a pharmacological inhibitor of the LDHA enzyme — shows promising results in the prevention and treatment of ... Read more
June 11, 2018June 7, 2018
Why Doing Things for Others Feels Good as a Patient with PF
Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall
As a patient living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), it is inevitable that my dependency on others will ... Read more

June 21, 2018June 19, 2018

How Different Types of Personalities Help Me Live with Pulmonary Fibrosis

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

There are many different memes, quotes, and metaphors out there about how different personalities make us all unique. I am sure you can think of people you love who ... Read more

June 20, 2018June 20, 2018

Serotonin Aggravates Pulmonary Fibrosis in Mice, Study Shows

News

Serotonin — a chemical produced by nerve cells — aggravated pulmonary fibrosis by promoting inflammation, oxidative stress (an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species and antioxidant defenses), ... Read more

June 19, 2018June 19, 2018

Always Be Prepared When Going Out with Oxygen

Columns, Just Breathe...Compassionate Help for the PF Journey

A scary moment I recently had a scare while in my backyard. I was cutting some ivy, an easy task I can do without bending over or digging in ... Read more

June 19, 2018June 19, 2018

Those Close to IPF Patients Influence Their Acceptance of Disease, UK Study Reports

News

People close to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients and those they interact with — from family members and acquaintances to healthcare professionals — influence their acceptance of their disease ... Read more

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018

Plant Compound Seen to Be Potential Therapy for Lung Fibrosis in Mouse Study

News

A plant compound called parthenolide significantly reduces lung fibrosis and its associated inflammatory responses, according to a study conducted in mice with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The work also ... Read more

June 15, 2018June 15, 2018

American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club Welcomes PF Patients and Caregivers

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The American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club is now extending its resources and support network to patients with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), among others with chronic lung diseases. Getting a PF diagnosis ... Read more

June 14, 2018June 12, 2018

Politely Informing Others of My Needs as an IPF Patient

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

Many patients living with chronic illness are considered immunocompromised due to the medications they take to treat their disease. This means that their immune system is not as strong ... Read more

June 13, 2018June 13, 2018

Veterinarians, Agricultural and Metal Workers at High Risk of IPF Due to Dust, Fumes, Study Finds

News

Agricultural workers, veterinarians, and steel and metal industry workers are at higher risk of developing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a new study from central Italy reports. The findings also showed ... Read more

June 12, 2018June 8, 2018

My Life Isn’t Over Yet

Columns, Just Breathe...Compassionate Help for the PF Journey

About two years ago I had a very touching experience. I had retired from my counseling practice of 30 years. I was part of a group of 10 wonderful ... Read more

June 12, 2018June 12, 2018

Gossypol May Be Potential Treatment for Lung Fibrosis, Mouse Study Shows

News

Gossypol — a pharmacological inhibitor of the LDHA enzyme — shows promising results in the prevention and treatment of lung fibrosis, according to a study performed in a mouse ... Read more

June 11, 2018June 7, 2018

Why Doing Things for Others Feels Good as a Patient with PF

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

As a patient living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), it is inevitable that my dependency on others will increase as my disease worsens. This is something I have had ... Read more

How Different Types of Personalities Help Me Live with Pulmonary Fibrosis

Serotonin Aggravates Pulmonary Fibrosis in Mice, Study Shows

Always Be Prepared When Going Out with Oxygen

Those Close to IPF Patients Influence Their Acceptance of Disease, UK Study Reports

I Can’t Help Feeling Like a Burden

Plant Compound Seen to Be Potential Therapy for Lung Fibrosis in Mouse Study

American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club Welcomes PF Patients and Caregivers

Politely Informing Others of My Needs as an IPF Patient

Veterinarians, Agricultural and Metal Workers at High Risk of IPF Due to Dust, Fumes, Study Finds

My Life Isn’t Over Yet

Gossypol May Be Potential Treatment for Lung Fibrosis, Mouse Study Shows

Why Doing Things for Others Feels Good as a Patient with PF

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