According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, there are seven major airway clearance techniques (ACTs) for patients with lung disease. Airway…
Articles by Wendy Henderson
With the weather getting colder and the holidays around the corner, many of us are thinking about vacations and traveling.
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) should be part of the treatment plan for any chronic lung disease, including pulmonary fibrosis. It’s…
When you have a chronic illness such as pulmonary fibrosis, it is only natural that you may find yourself spending…
If you’re a member of the PF community, you’re well aware of how little the general public knows about the…
The American Lung Association‘s website includes its “Inspire” forum dedicated to pulmonary fibrosis patients and caregivers. The online platform…
Everyone suffers from stress from time to time but when you have a chronic disease, stress not only adds to…
Breathing exercises are important for pulmonary fibrosis patients as they help to better control breathing if they experience a sudden…
Life can be extremely difficult when you’re coping with a chronic lung disease like pulmonary fibrosis (PF). As well as dealing…
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive chronic lung condition that affects people both emotionally and physically. The …