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In this Boehringer Ingelheim Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis video shared in September 2014, Professor Ulrich Costabel from the Department of Pneumology and Allergology at the Ruhrlandklinik in Essen, Germany, discusses the causes of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Find out more about personalized care for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients here.  Professor…

Pulmonary fibrosis is a rare lung condition where tissue in the lungs becomes scarred and stiff, which can lead to difficulties in breathing, a persistent cough, fatigue and weight loss. Often the cause is due to environmental factors or other health complications such as scleroderma or rheumatoid arthritis, but…

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic lung disease that causes the lung tissue to become thick and stiff, making breathing extremely difficult. Currently, there is no known cause or cure for the condition. Intent on finding a cure, doctors and scientists are working non-stop to find out what causes the disease.

In these two short videos from Boehringer Ingelheim Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis shared in September 2015, Dr. Toby Maher from the Royal Brompton Hospital in the UK talks about how patients living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) can avoid infections. He suggests regularly getting flu and pneumonia vaccinations as well…

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare and chronic lung disease that causes scarring of the lung tissue which leads to difficulties in breathing and a persistent dry cough. Because it only affects only up to 43 people in every 100,000, it is designated as an “orphan disease.” Read…

Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that causes scarring in the tissue of the lungs. It leads to shortness of breath, a persistent dry cough, weight loss, fatigue, and clubbing of the fingers and toes. Read about how you can teach your lungs to improve your breathing. In this…

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, there are probably loads of questions running through your mind.  Here are some of the most important questions you should ask your doctor according to the American Lung Association. 1. “What is pulmonary fibrosis?” Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) literally means scarring of the lungs.

Idiopathic Pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a difficult disease to diagnose because many of its symptoms are similar to other lung diseases. There is no one single test for the condition. Instead, a series of tests are carried out to diagnose the condition. One test is auscultation.

  In this PeerView Press video, pulmonologist Dr. David J. Lederer discusses idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), with a focus on personalized care through communications and innovative strategies. He is joined by primary care physician Dr. Steven J. Antonini and pulmonary fibrosis patient Robert Brynteson. Read about six lesser-known symptoms…

Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic severe lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes scarred and thickened. Patients struggle with breathing difficulties, a persistent dry cough, fatigue, weight loss, and clubbing of the fingers. Read about six less common symptoms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis here. In this video from Boehringer Ingelheim Idiopathic…