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The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (PFF) annual walk is happening in Lincoln Park, Chicago on September 9. While other major cities across the U.S. will be hosting walks, you can still participate even if you can’t make it to any of the listed locations. MORE: Woman with pulmonary fibrosis…

Lung disease is one of the main causes of American deaths, second only to heart disease. While some lung diseases are genetic and unavoidable, following a healthy lifestyle and avoiding lung irritants can help protect you from developing many of them. We’ve put together a list of tips to help lower your risk of developing a…

Gentle exercise has many health benefits, particularly for anyone suffering from a chronic illness. In this video, personal trainer Ryan Krane demonstrates some simple exercises that can help counter the effects of chronic fatigue. MORE: While there’s currently no known cure for IPF, there are treatments available…

Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic, progressive lung disease where the tissue in the lungs becomes scarred and thickens over time. This thickening (or fibrosis) leads to stiffness in the lungs which makes it difficult for oxygen to pass through the air sacs (alveoli) and into the blood stream. There are…

Service dogs are typically thought of as necessary companions for the visually impaired, but service and therapy dogs can be a practical solution for people with a variety of chronic illnesses including lung diseases. As well as being a trusted friend, service dogs can expand owners’ motor abilities, granting them new independence…

If you’re active on the Internet, particularly in groups and forums regarding chronic illness, you’ve definitely noticed the term “spoonie” being thrown around. MORE: While there is currently no known cure for IPF, there are treatments available to help ease the symptoms. Spoonie is a…

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: What you need to know about Esbriet. This was exactly how Debra Baldwin felt after she was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2015. According to Fox8, the Burlington,…

There are many different lung diseases that vary in severity, but one thing is certain: the number of women developing and dying from lung diseases is rapidly rising in the U.S. With early diagnosis comes early treatment which can help prevent the disease from progressing too quickly. Here are some of the most common lung diseases affecting…

When people think of wonder drugs they think back to Alexander Fleming’s penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic. They may also think of aspirin, used as a painkiller and also as an anti-clotting agent for patients with a high risk of stroke or heart failure. But there are thousands of drugs that…