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Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic lung disease where the tissue in the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs becomes scarred, making it increasingly difficult to breathe. One of the most common symptoms presented by pulmonary fibrosis (PF) patients is shortness of breath. Five questions you should ask your doctor…

The American Lung Association (ALA) helps thousands of people manage chronic lung diseases each year. Through education and training, it helps the recently diagnosed come to terms with their condition and discover how to best manage their disease. Here are some of the facilities the organization has to offer: MORE: …

While few of us choose to become caregivers, many of us are faced with the task if a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic disease. The transition is a strange time for everyone involved, as the nature of the relationship changes for both the caregiver and patient. However, it is…

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic lung condition where the tissue in the lungs becomes scarred over time and breathing becomes difficult. Currently, there is no cure for pulmonary fibrosis but there are treatment options that can help reduce symptoms and improve patients’ quality of life. MORE: Six pulmonary fibrosis risks factors and…

Many people with chronic diseases have what is called an “invisible illness,” meaning that although they are very sick, they don’t have visible signs of illness so many people assume that they’re not really sick at all. Six remarkable things to know about people living with a chronic illness.  This is a…

Many people who suffer from chronic illnesses also suffer from depression. Depression isn’t something that should be overlooked; it should be brought to your doctor’s attention so that it can be treated. But how do you spot depression?  With help from prevention.com, we’ve put together a list of some of the most common physical signs…

When 78-year-old Bill Vicks was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2011, doctors gave him three years to live according to an article in capecodtimes.com. The super-fit septuagenarian did what he does best—dons his sneakers and goes out for a run. MORE: How to live for the moment with…

When Maureen McDonald’s father passed away from pulmonary fibrosis, she wanted to do something to celebrate his life and raise awareness of the chronic lung disease. She decided to join the annual American Lung Association Greater Chicago Chapter’s “Fight for Air Climb.” MORE: Animated film explains symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis.

Although most cases of pulmonary fibrosis are not genetic and often unknown when it is called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. However, there are rare cases where the condition runs in families suggesting a genetic link to the disease. MORE: The relationship between pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension. Researchers have isolated…

Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic lung disease where the tissue surrounding the air sacs in the lungs becomes scarred. This scarring, or fibrosis, makes it difficult for the body to get enough oxygen into the bloodstream. The common symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis include shortness of breath, persistent coughing, weight loss and loss…