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We only get one set of lungs so it’s imperative that we look after them. This is even more important with diseases that directly affect the lungs as it could help slow down the progression of the disease and ease the symptoms.  To help you take the best possible care of your lungs,…

https://vimeo.com/105996688 Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare progressive lung disease with no known cause. Although there are medications and therapies that can treat the symptoms of the disease and help slow down its progression, there is no cure. Find out more about how pulmonary fibrosis is treated.  In…

The British Lung Foundation has a series of videos featuring idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients sharing their stories. The patients come from all walks of life and their journeys are all very different. In this video, Joyce explains that it took four years before she received her idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis.

It’s estimated that 132,000 Americans are living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, yet very few people are aware of the disease. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) can be an extremely difficult disease to diagnose, mostly because the main symptoms can be attributed to many other diseases. Here are nine steps to help…

https://vimeo.com/157197415 In this video from CME Corner shared in 2016, Dr. Steven Nathan is joined by two prominent pulmonologists, Dr. Marilyn Glassberg and Dr. David Lederer, to participate in a roundtable discussion about the progress against idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Find out about eight ongoing research projects for…

This animated video from Boehringer Ingelheim discusses the symptoms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The video explains that IPF is a rare lung condition which is notoriously difficult to diagnose and is often misdiagnosed as other more common lung diseases like COPD and asthma. Understand more about the facts of idiopathic…

Doctors are calling for studies to ascertain whether Ofev (nintedanib) should be used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients who suffer from acute exacerbations. Find out more about Ofev (nintedanib) here. This stems from the recent successful treatment of an 84-year-old man, who after being diagnosed with an…

A diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis can be terrifying and confusing and often takes a long time to come to terms with. In this video from EmpowHER, pulmonary fibrosis patient Dyane talks about what she most fears about the disease and how PF has impacted her life. Find…

The world of science and medicine never stands still. Research constantly pushes things further along–creating, developing, and fine-tuning treatments so they are more effective, and working to establish why diseases happen and how they progress. Thankfully, pulmonary fibrosis research is also constantly moving forward. According to breathingmatters.co.uk, the Centre for Inflammation and Tissue Repair…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16Wn8GgOeU4 This video from the British Lung Foundation emphasizes the importance of keeping active if you have a chronic lung condition. Find out about the diagnostic tools needed for pulmonary fibrosis. Pulmonary rehabilitation is recommended for most people who suffer from severe lung diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis. The…