It’s estimated that 5 million people worldwide have idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The life-threatening condition primarily affects the over-50 age group, although younger people are not immune. Idiopathic means that the cause of the disease is unknown, pulmonary means lungs, and fibrosis means scarring. Simply speaking — IPF is…
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1. Knowing How Esbriet Works for Pulmonary Fibrosis May Help Improve Safety, Effectiveness Researchers are a step closer to understanding the molecular mechanism of action in Esbriet (pirfenidone), the anti-fibrotic drug used to treat pulmonary fibrosis. 2. Esbriet Found to Reduce Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Progression Across Disease Stages…
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According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, here are several less common symptoms and signs of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis that you might develop over time. 1. Rapid and shallow breathing. Here are some simple facts about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. 2. Fatigue…
Meet Gifted Organs, a pop band made up of transplant recipients and support musicians whose music celebrates the “Gift of Life” and increases awareness about the organ donation process. Read about how lung transplants gave two pulmonary fibrosis patients hope. “‘Gifted Organs’ hope to raise awareness, both in the UK and…
Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease that affects the respiratory system by the thickening and stiffening of lung tissue, which ends up as scar tissue and makes it difficult for a person to breathe. Learn more about the simple facts of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis here. StoryBots made this fun and quirky children’s…
Prof. Daniel Chambers from the Queensland Lung Transplant Service, at The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, debunks ten myths about lung transplants for pulmonary fibrosis patients and other patients with lung problems. Read about five of the myths here: Myth 1. “Lung Transplantation is an experimental treatment.” Lung transplant was considered “revolutionary” when…
1. Bill Bright William R. Bright, best known as Bill Bright, is the co-founder of the largest Christian ministry in the world, the Campus Crusade for Christ. He died from complications related to pulmonary fibrosis in 2003. Did you know that pulmonary fibrosis can be difficult to diagnose and…
Joe Nichols Quote About Pulmonary Fibrosis Joe Nichols is a country music star best known for the songs “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off,” a No. 1 hit single in 2005, and “Gimme That Girl” in 2010. That song hit No. 1 on the charts eight years after the death of…
