PFF program to aid people with new pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis

Some helpful hacks for those living with IPF

Do you know what a hack is? It’s a way of doing something more simply, efficiently, or effectively. Throughout my journey living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), I’ve found a number of hacks that make my life easier. When I was diagnosed with IPF in January 2017, I…

MNKD-201, inhaled nintedanib for IPF, found safe in healthy people

MNKD-201, Mannkind’s inhaled formulation of nintedanib for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), was found to be safe and well tolerated in a Phase 1 clinical trial involving healthy volunteers — meeting the study’s primary goal. The trial’s results also showed that participants did not experience the typical adverse…

To my IPF community: Now is the time for legislative advocacy

Watching the U.S. elections last week was an exercise in mental health awareness, as is any activity in which the outcome is greeted with mixed reactions and emotions. The refrain from Carly Simon’s 1971 song “Anticipation” came to mind as I was laying out this column: “Anticipation, anticipation/ Is…

Potential pulmonary fibrosis therapy CAL101 fares well in study

CAL101, an investigational therapy with the potential to treat pulmonary fibrosis, showed a favorable safety and pharmacological profile in a Phase 1 clinical trial, according to results announced by Calluna Pharma, its developer. “These results are an important step forward in the development of our lead asset, CAL101,…

Now you know: Updates from my journey living with IPF

How is it already November? Here in the U.S., today is Election Day, so get out and vote if you haven’t already done so. I wanted to take the opportunity this week to update you on topics I’ve discussed in several recent columns. My bronchoscopy Diagnosed with idiopathic…

Keeping track of meds is part of my post-transplant plan

What medications do you take regularly, and what are they for? Do you know the possible side effects? When I was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in January 2017, I didn’t take many medications. I took a blood pressure medication, an over-the-counter (OTC) allergy pill, and…

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