https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE9RG_srEBY Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung condition that causes scarring of the lung tissue, which results in difficulties in breathing. With this video, shared by the Royal Society of Medicine, you can watch a lecture by Julia Bott who talks about the benefits of…
Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious lung disease that causes scarring of the lungs, making it harder for patients to breathe properly. There is currently no known cure available, but there are several treatment options that help patients to cope better with the disease and ease PF symptoms. Among these, is…
As a serious, rare and deathly disease with no known cure, pulmonary fibrosis research is always evolving in an attempt to discover new treatment options, medicines or therapies that can help improve PF patients life and extend life expectancy. Researchers and doctors are in constant work to develop treatment…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHMy1kOoAm8 Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung condition that causes scaring of the lung tissue which results in difficulties in breathing. In this video, shared by the Royal Society of Medicine, you can watch a lecture by Dr. Sharon Chadwick where she shares some tips on…
Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease that affects the respiratory system by the thickening and stiffening of lung tissue, which ends up as scar tissue.  In cases when physicians are unable to identify the root cause of the disease, it is called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. There is no single test that is able to…
The name Robert Craig might not ring a bell, but the stage name Evel Knievel is universally recognized. Born Oct. 17, 1938, Evel Knievel grew up to be a famous motorcycle stunt performer and entertainer who dedicated his life to defying death. In fact, he became known not only for his…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz-iLi-B3Gg Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that causes the scarring of the lungs, resulting in breathing difficulties. The condition can affect anyone, at any age, although the patients most at risk are usually older patients. Unfortunately, up until now there is still no cure for pulmonary fibrosis but there…
1. Find Information About Pulmonary Fibrosis It’s normal for patients to be overwhelmed by a diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis (PF). PF is a respiratory disease that causes scarring or fibrosis in the lung tissue, and in most cases the causes are not fully understood. Being a rare condition, it’s…
Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease in which tissue deep in your lungs becomes thick and stiff, or scarred, over time. Most of the time, the cause of how it develops is unknown and in these cases, it’s called idiopathic (unknown cause) pulmonary fibrosis. In this video, shared by the Institute…
For people who live with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), traveling is not impossible, but it involves determined precautions and preparations. Traveling by plane can have respiratory implications so it is important that patients contact the airline beforehand to prevent any problems, as explained in this video by Professor Carlo Vancheri…
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