Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

October 28, 2019October 24, 2019

A Powerful Trio for Managing Pulmonary Fibrosis

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

Managing a chronic illness is not for the faint of heart. Learning to live with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I applaud my ... Read more

October 24, 2019October 22, 2019

How I’m Managing Increased Breathlessness

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

For the third day in a row, I’ve been feeling angry with my body, particularly my lungs. I’ve been experiencing severe breathlessness. While I don’t have signs of a ... Read more

October 17, 2019October 15, 2019

Striking a Balance Between ‘YOLO’ and Practical Concerns with IPF

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

If you’re aware of “FOMO,” you’ll know that it stands for “fear of missing out.” It can be used to describe the feeling that many people have of wanting ... Read more

October 14, 2019October 10, 2019

Striving for a Quieter, Less Stressful Lifestyle

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

One of the reasons I enjoy traveling is its provided gift of reflection. While experiencing other cultures and countries, I ponder how I live my daily life. Since getting ... Read more

October 10, 2019October 8, 2019

Taking Pride in Our Accomplishments Despite PF

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

Our bodies are amazing machines, but we can be hard on them sometimes. My adventurous spirit has led to some accidents and injuries, but my body always prevails. When ... Read more

October 3, 2019October 1, 2019

Gratitude and Preparation Are Key to Successful Traveling with PF

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

As I write this, my legs are elevated and I’m applying ice to my swollen feet in the small cottage I’ve rented on the southeastern side of the island ... Read more

September 30, 2019October 2, 2019

Tips for Pacing Yourself While Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

Learning to live with a life-threatening, chronic lung disease as a young adult is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is characterized by irreversible and ... Read more

September 26, 2019September 24, 2019

Grief and Chronic Illness: Remembering My Friend, Serena Lawrence

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

I’m sure that you’re familiar with the saying, “Time heals all things.” I don’t believe this is true of the grieving process. A year ago, I was texting with ... Read more

September 19, 2019September 17, 2019

Household Hazards That PF Patients Should Avoid

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

I’ll never forget the day I was diagnosed with a terminal illness. After months of shortness of breath, a dry, chronic cough, and unusual fatigue, I finally sought an ... Read more

September 16, 2019September 18, 2019

Managing Medication as a Patient with PF

Columns, Younger than 30: Living with IPF, a column by Charlene Marshall

Patients living with a chronic illness must learn quickly to manage their medication. Access to the right treatment can be a matter of life or death, especially when talking ... Read more