The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation has teamed up with ProPatient to launch an online resource for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients and their caregivers. The program called Partnering with Your Doctor provides educational information for anyone living with the disease or wanting to find out more about IPF.
For some chronic lung disease patients, their lung function declines so much that they need to have a lung transplant. However, it’s a complicated procedure and recovery can be slow. To ensure you have the healthiest recovery possible, you’ll need to adhere to a few basic rules, according to the…
If you are active on social media and have a chronic illness, you’ve probably come across the term “spoonie.” The word comes from a woman’s explanation of how she has to manage her energy levels each day.  As she was in a cafe at the time, she grabbed a bunch of spoons…
In this video from Boehringer Ingelheim Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Professor Vincent Cottin and Professor Luca Richeldi discuss which biomarkers are reliable for the diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and can predict the disease’s progression. MORE: Sputum analysis could be an alternative…
This animated video from Demystifying Medicine explains the complication of pulmonary fibrosis in scleroderma patients. It begins by sharing that 80 percent of Asian scleroderma patients suffer from some form of pulmonary disease and that it’s the leading cause…
Being diagnosed with a chronic disease like pulmonary fibrosis can often lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. Even if you have the full support of family and friends, you may feel that they don’t really understand what you’re going through physically and emotionally. MORE: Six pulmonary fibrosis complications Finding support is a…
If you have a friend or family member who has recently been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) or is living with the condition, you’re probably wondering what you can do to support them. As our columnist Charleen Marshall explains, there will be times when your loved one doesn’t need any help.
There is much talk in medical circles about the use of medical marijuana (or cannabis) for a variety of chronic illnesses, but could it also benefit those living with chronic lung disease? MORE: Seven common symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis Medical marijuana is currently legal in 23 states in the U.S., as…
There is no single test that will deliver a positive (or negative)Â pulmonary fibrosis (PF) diagnosis. Patients who present symptoms which doctors believe could be PF, such as shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, and a persistent cough will have to undergo a series of tests to establish what the problem…
As a person living with pulmonary fibrosis, it’s important to fully understand your disease. Take the time to learn about the condition and how it’s treated, so that you can play a proactive role in your treatment and get the most out of your healthcare team. We’ve put together a list of six…
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