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Signs are appearing outside restrooms in the United Kingdom to advise members of the public that not all disabilities are visible. MORE: While there is currently no known cure for IPF, there are treatments available to help ease the symptoms. According to a report from the BBC, the…

Ofev (nintedanib) is a treatment used for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).  It is an anti-fibrotic drug that was approved by the FDA in October 2014 to help slow down the progression of the disease. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Ofev from the manufacturers, Boehringer Ingelheim. How…

Meet Pulmonary Fibrosis News columnist, Kim Fredickson. She was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis three years ago following chemotherapy and radiation therapy for breast cancer. MORE: The travails of dealing with supplemental oxygen.  Over the past year, Kim’s health has declined so much that she’s now unable to…

If you’ve been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, it’s likely that your healthcare team has mentioned pulmonary rehabilitation. But what is it and why do you need to do it? MORE: Eight tips for protecting your lungs from unhealthy air Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program that combines education, support, and exercise. The goal of…

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) patients are susceptible to lung infections which can often lead to hospitalization. According to the American Lung Association, there are several things you can do to help prevent lung infections. Practice Good Hygiene Regularly washing hands with soap and water — particularly before eating…

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a progressive chronic lung disease where the tissue in the lungs becomes scarred and stiffens. This can lead to a multitude of symptoms including breathlessness, persistent coughing, fatigue, joint pain and for some patients, weight loss. Pulmonary fibrosis symptoms: Aching joints and muscles Weight loss…

Ofev (nintedanib) is a drug used in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The anti-fibrotic therapy is made by the pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim and was approved by the FDA in October 2014 and by the European Commission in January 2015. MORE: New knowledge about Ofev and Esbriet may…

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic lung disease where the tissue in the lungs becomes scarred and stiffens over time. Like all diseases, PF does not discriminate and there have been many celebrities who have suffered from the condition. Sadly, some have lost their lives to the disease. According to…

As the weather turns warmer, many of us will be thinking about vacations and traveling. While traveling with a lung disease does require some careful consideration, having a lung disease doesn’t mean that you have to be confined to the house. The British Lung Foundation has…

Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic lung disease where the tissues in the lungs become hard and stiff, causing respiratory difficulties. MORE: The treatment options for pulmonary fibrosis patients.  There is no cure for pulmonary fibrosis (PF), but there are treatments that can slow down the progression of the disease and help patients…