https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpUNgYbsQms If you have a chronic illness, you know just how much energy it takes to complete your daily chores…
Articles by Wendy Henderson
When a person is diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), they may also go through additional tests so doctors can determine the stage of…
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (PFF) annual walk is happening in Lincoln Park, Chicago on September 9. While other…
Gentle exercise has many health benefits, particularly for anyone suffering from a chronic illness. In this video, personal trainer …
Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic, progressive lung disease where the tissue in the lungs becomes scarred and thickens over time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2YQ3H4XT3c If you’re active on the Internet, particularly in groups and forums regarding chronic illness, you’ve definitely noticed the…
Esbriet (pirfenidone) is an anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of mild to moderate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Manufactured by Genentech and given FDA approval in 2014, the drug reduces the amount of lung fibrosis by blocking secretions responsible for excessive collagen production. It also reduces inflammation in the lungs.
Being diagnosed with a chronic lung disease like pulmonary fibrosis can be overwhelming, and patients often feel isolated and alone. MORE: …
There are many different lung diseases that vary in severity, but one thing is certain: the number of women developing and dying from lung…
When people think of wonder drugs they think back to Alexander Fleming’s penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic. They may also think…