As the seasons slowly change here in Southwestern Ontario and we welcome the beauty of fall, I can’t…
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
It would likely come as no surprise to others that patients diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, such as pulmonary fibrosis…
Pain and IPF: What’s the Deal?
I am sure there is some underlying rule that a patient will have some type of pain when…
Those of you with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) likely have had to use supplemental oxygen. If so, you…
There is no shortage of literature on how important sleep is for all individuals, at any age. However, there is…
‘You’re Having a Pink Day!’
Since being diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), I have crossed paths with many different people with varying…
Have you ever been so grateful to be part of a community, either in person or online, while…
As October comes to a close and pink ribbons (the universal sign for breast cancer awareness) start to disappear, it’s…
For a patient with a life-threatening illness, there is nothing more difficult than asking others to help you with a…
With the exception of being on antibiotics again for a bacterial infection that tried to start in my…