In this animated film from Boehringer Ingelheim Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Dr. Iris explains exactly what happens when a person undergoes a lung biopsy and why they may need one in the first place. A study finds that the diagnosis and treatment of PH differs around the world. Read…
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Although pulmonary fibrosis (PF) can strike without any known cause (known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) there are factors that can increase your risk of contracting the chronic lung disease. We’ve compiled a list of six risk factors for pulmonary fibrosis based on information from the Mayo Clinic. Age Typically…
When you are dealing with a disease or illness, your immune system is compromised, making it easier to pick up germs and bugs. While it’s impossible to live in a completely sterile environment, there are ways to try and minimize the amount of germs around your home according to the…
Most people still don’t know what idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is. Unfortunately, raising awareness for a disease is an ongoing process. It’s essential we keep talking about it. Here are some simple facts about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. In this Irish…
I’ve been going to pulmonary rehab for about two years. It takes place at a very different kind of gym. It is a pulmonary rehab gym for people who have lung conditions and who need to be monitored (oxygen levels and heart rate) while exercising.
This video from the Lung Institute, shared in June 2015, is all about how yoga may help people with chronic lung diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis or COPD breathe easier. Staying healthy when you have pulmonary fibrosis. Find out more. Yoga is a gentle exercise that focuses on…
In this video shared by the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, we see a webinar filmed at the PFF Summit: From Bench to Bedside held in Washington D.C. in November 2015. Find out more about some of the early signs of pulmonary fibrosis here. Dr. Maryl E. Kreider presents…
Exercising and keeping as fit as possible is encouraged for everyone, but especially for people with pulmonary fibrosis. Regular exercise has been shown to help pulmonary fibrosis patients, and keep stress levels low and improve sleep. Here are nine ways to motivate yourself to get out there and start exercising, based on tips…
Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung condition that causes scarring of the lung tissue which results in difficulty breathing. Did you know that pulmonary fibrosis can be difficult to diagnose and treat? In this video by Boehringer Ingelheim Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis,…
With winter just around the corner, it’s time we all started to look after ourselves a little more. Avoiding germs is one thing, but we can also try and boost our immune systems by getting plenty of sleep and eating the right foods. Here are nine foods known for their…
