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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a relatively rare and serious condition. Although men tend to be affected more than women, anyone can get the disease.  Some risk factors for IPF are smoking, working with environmental pollutants, acid reflux, and a family history of the disease. Read our article Simple Facts…

It’s been proven that pulmonary rehabilitation helps patients with pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension among others. Just because you have pulmonary fibrosis doesn’t mean you can’t travel by airplane. Learn more here. Providence…

Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease that affects the respiratory system by thickening and stiffening lung tissue, which ends up as scar tissue.  In cases when physicians are unable to identify the root cause of the disease, it is called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Did you know that pulmonary fibrosis can be difficult to diagnose and…

In this gripping video shared in August 2014, Elicia Shepard uses placards to demonstrate how little is known about one of the  biggest killer diseases – idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Find out more simple facts about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis you should know about here.  Shepard shows us that…

It’s estimated that 5 million people worldwide have idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The life-threatening condition primarily affects the over-50 age group, although younger people are not immune.  Idiopathic means that the cause of the disease is unknown, pulmonary means lungs, and fibrosis means scarring. Simply speaking —  IPF is…

Hollywood legend Jerry Lewis recently gave an interview to CBS Sunday Morning host Tracy Smith where the multi-talented 90-year-old talked about his latest movie, his health, his charity work and reminisced about his long partnership with comedian, actor and singer Dean Martin. Read more about Jerry Lewis’…

Meet Gifted Organs, a pop band made up of transplant recipients and support musicians whose music celebrates the “Gift of Life” and increases awareness about the organ donation process. Read about how lung transplants gave two pulmonary fibrosis patients hope.  “‘Gifted Organs’ hope to raise awareness, both in the UK and…

Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease that affects the respiratory system by the thickening and stiffening of lung tissue, which ends up as scar tissue and makes it difficult for a person to breathe. Learn more about the simple facts of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis here.  StoryBots made this fun and quirky children’s…

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a disease that causes scarring in the lungs and serious shortness of breath. While there is currently no known cure for IPF, there are treatments available to help ease the symptoms. A research group at the Lulu Owen School of Medicine based at…

Pulmonary rehabilitation through exercise can help patients with chronic lung diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis breathe better. Read about nine steps to better manage pulmonary fibrosis. In this UHN Patient Education video shared in November 2014 let Dr. Ken Chapman, the director of the Pulmonary Rehab Program at…