IPF and Exercise: What You Need to Know

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by Marta Ribeiro |

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Staying active and exercising may sometimes be unpleasant, but has a lot of positive effects and is highly encouraged in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

Here are some tips on how you can manage your fitness and how you can measure it.

“Exercise capacity can be clinically assessed by your physician. Nonetheless, patients can gauge their individual fitness level by paying attention to how easily they can handle everyday activities.”

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