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

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019

Writing Your Own Respiratory Protocol

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

Life with a fatal lung disease like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is very unpredictable. I thrive in routine, familiarity, and structure, so I have difficulty accepting that this disease ... Read more

June 20, 2019June 27, 2019

When the Desire for Independence Backfires for Adults with IPF

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

One of my biggest fears after being diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) as a young adult was losing my independence. In previous columns, I’ve talked about how I ... Read more

June 17, 2019June 12, 2019

‘I’m Not Contagious’: Educating Others About IPF-related Cough

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

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) has many pesky side effects. While many are invisible, such as dizziness, muscle pain, and shortness of breath, some are visible, like the chronic cough ... Read more

June 13, 2019June 18, 2019

A Legacy of Kindness and Compassion: Remembering Kim Fredrickson

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

Monday, June 3 was a difficult day for the pulmonary fibrosis (PF) community. An advocate, colleague, and friend passed away from complications of PF, but even in her death, ... Read more

June 6, 2019June 4, 2019

What Pulmonary Fibrosis Feels Like

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

As a patient living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), I can’t count the number of times that close friends and family members have asked me to describe what this ... Read more

May 30, 2019May 29, 2019

Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients Live in a Constant State of Fear

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

Sadly, many patients living with a life-threatening illness are likely familiar with a magnitude of feelings, fears, and emotions. There is no instruction manual on how to navigate life-threatening ... Read more

May 23, 2019June 3, 2019

Wrongly Perceived ‘Perks’ of Having a Chronic Illness

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

An unfortunate reality of living with a chronic illness is that most people will never fully understand your experience. They can’t understand the complexity of living with a chronic ... Read more

May 16, 2019May 23, 2019

Thinking Differently: Ways My Perspective Has Changed Post-diagnosis

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

Being diagnosed with any type of life-threatening illness will inevitably change a person. This is especially true when there is no link (i.e., genetic predisposition) or reason to think ... Read more

May 13, 2019May 10, 2019

How Do I Deal with Increasing Impatience Since My PF Diagnosis?

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

It is hard to admit that my chronic lung disease is having more than a physical impact on me. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a relentless, cruel disease and ... Read more

May 9, 2019May 7, 2019

Acceptance Is Part of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Journey

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

I vividly remember being told I had something called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). That day and conversation will be forever etched in my mind. I looked at the specialist ... Read more

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