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Being Mindful of Germs and Those Who Might Be Immunocompromised
Many patients living with chronic illness are considered immunocompromised due to the medications they take to treat their disease. This means that their immune system is not as strong as people who are healthy and that they can fall ill more easily. A patient living with a chronic illness like pulmonary fibrosis can get sick more easily, and their illness may last longer.
Columnist Charlene Marshall outlines different ways that people can be mindful and help keep chronically ill people safe from infections, here: “Politely Informing Others of My Needs as an IPF Patient”
Staying away from friends because of illness or infection can be isolating. What are some of the ways you stay in touch — or stay busy — when visiting with friends and family isn’t possible?
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