Wendy Henderson,  —

Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease where the tissue which surrounds the air sacs (called alveoli) become scarred, making it difficult for oxygen to get into the bloodstream. Since there are various causes and risk factors for pulmonary fibrosis, we’ve compiled a list of some of the main causes and…

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation has announced that its seventh annual Broadway Belts for PFF event raised a staggering $250,000, an increase of 35 percent over the 2016 event. Find out more about pulmonary fibrosis with this quick guide to the disease.  According to a report on broadwayworld.com,…

This simple animated video from Alt Shift X explains the process of lung transplantation and some of the complications and risks associated with the procedure. Discover seven important facts about pulmonary fibrosis here.  One of the main risks with lung transplants is organ rejection, whereby the body’s immune…

It’s fairly common for people who have one chronic lung condition to develop another lung disease. In the case of pulmonary fibrosis patients, some go on to develop pulmonary hypertension, an increased blood pressure in the lungs that causes the right side of the heart to have to pump harder…

The American Lung Association‘s website includes its “Inspire” forum dedicated to pulmonary fibrosis patients and caregivers. The online platform has over a million members who discuss various topics and share practical advice and emotional support with others. It also allows users to stay up to date on news about research, new treatments,…

What’s your nighttime routine like? In this humorous video from Gifted Lift, Lauren gives us a sneak peek into her nighttime routine as a person with a chronic illness. Find out how we can work together to raise awareness of pulmonary fibrosis.  Having a healthy snack, enjoying life to the fullest, checking in…

Pulmonary fibrosis refers to scarring of the lungs. It’s a chronic degenerative disease which leads to shortness of breath and fatigue. To help you explain the disease to others, we’ve put together a brief guide using information from the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust. What is pulmonary fibrosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? Pulmonary…

According to a metro.co.uk report, a woman from Ballycastle, Northern Ireland has been diagnosed with the same disease that killed her mother and two of her siblings. What’s the future of pulmonary fibrosis treatment? Find out more. Sixty-five-year-old Una McMillan was stunned to find that she had been diagnosed with the…

There’s a new online resource to help idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients and their caregivers learn more about the condition and be more proactive in their treatment. Find out more about the future of pulmonary fibrosis treatment.  The interactive program is a joint venture between the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, ProPatient,…

When you have a chronic illness such as pulmonary fibrosis, it is only natural that you may find yourself spending a lot of time thinking about some of the important life events and milestones that you may not get to experience. Learn about the challenges patients with pulmonary fibrosis and…