Lungs are an essential part of the respiratory system that allow our bodies to receive oxygen. This is our most important ability, since every cell requires oxygen to function. We take in air through our nose or mouth, which then travels through our wind pipe and into our lungs. The…
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The American Lung Association‘s website includes its “Inspire” forum dedicated to pulmonary fibrosis patients and caregivers. The online platform has over a million members who discuss various topics and share practical advice and emotional support with others. It also allows users to stay up to date on news about research, new treatments,…
What’s your nighttime routine like? In this humorous video from Gifted Lift, Lauren gives us a sneak peek into her nighttime routine as a person with a chronic illness. Find out how we can work together to raise awareness of pulmonary fibrosis. Having a healthy snack, enjoying life to the fullest, checking in…
Pulmonary fibrosis refers to scarring of the lungs. It’s a chronic degenerative disease which leads to shortness of breath and fatigue. To help you explain the disease to others, we’ve put together a brief guide using information from the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust. What is pulmonary fibrosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? Pulmonary…
According to a metro.co.uk report, a woman from Ballycastle, Northern Ireland has been diagnosed with the same disease that killed her mother and two of her siblings. What’s the future of pulmonary fibrosis treatment? Find out more. Sixty-five-year-old Una McMillan was stunned to find that she had been diagnosed with the…
If you’re a member of the PF community, you’re well aware of how little the general public knows about the disease. It’s important that we all work together to raise awareness. Awareness results in more fundraising efforts, which means more dollars, which means more research, and eventually, hopefully, that means…
There’s a new online resource to help idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients and their caregivers learn more about the condition and be more proactive in their treatment. Find out more about the future of pulmonary fibrosis treatment. The interactive program is a joint venture between the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, ProPatient,…
When you have a chronic illness such as pulmonary fibrosis, it is only natural that you may find yourself spending a lot of time thinking about some of the important life events and milestones that you may not get to experience. Learn about the challenges patients with pulmonary fibrosis and…
In an article for Shape magazine, journalist Kylie Gilbert slams the use of cigarettes in fashion shoots featuring some of the world’s most recognizable celebrity models. Here are four things you can do to help prevent pulmonary fibrosis. A recent photo spread featuring reality stars and models Kendall…
If you have a chronic illness like pulmonary fibrosis it’s easy to focus on the future instead of living your life in the moment. What’s the future of pulmonary fibrosis treatment? Find out more. Our resident columnist Kim Fredrickson knows this all too well and in her latest article “Don’t Let Your Diagnosis…
