I’ve held three full-time jobs in my career, each averaging about 40 hours per week. I’ve never tracked the number of…
Charlene Marshall
Charlene Marshall is a fiercely independent 30-something-year-old who can’t sit still. She loves coffee, wine tasting, playing with her dog, and spending time on the beach with her family. She’s a lover of all things travel, and never passes up an opportunity for a dip in the ocean! A proud Canadian, Charlene was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in 2016 after 13 months of investigation into sudden shortness of breath, a chronic cough, and unusual fatigue. IPF has forced her to slow down, but she’s slowly learning the value of quality versus quantity in everything she does.
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Articles by Charlene Marshall
When I was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) three years ago, I had never heard of the disease. I…
The world is a different place than it was a decade ago, especially in the realm of technology and social…
I am slowly emerging following several weeks of hospital visits and confinement to bed. I’ve been extremely weak and unable…
I love Christmas and all that comes with it: the lights, music, decorations, parades, and Christmas trees. But I know…
Healthy eating is a popular topic on the Pulmonary Fibrosis News Forums. Members discuss their attempts to promote optimal…
Cold and flu season begins in October and peaks between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease…
When learning to live with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), mental health is an elephant in the room. Too often,…
I am home safe and sound after a whirlwind three days at the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) Summit in…
When I engage with the pulmonary fibrosis (PF) community online, I frequently hear about the difficulties of living with…