[Forrest]

I’m 1 1/2 years into living with IPF. Early on I learned of Dr. Ganesh Raghu, Director of the ILD Program at the Univ. of Washington. His research and studies confirmed his theory that many of us with IPF suffer also from undiagnosed Silent Reflux. I saw an ENT Dr. who verified that and got me on Omeprazole. I take 20 mg twice a day. Along with altering my diet away from acidic and spicy foods this has eliminated the problem. Silent reflux micro-aspiration brings acid down into the lungs further damaging the air sacs. I got a pillow that elevates by head which helps also. My coughing has increased over the past year. However I’m doing well and still have good energy.

[Forrest]

Greetings friends,  so glad I joined you today.  I’ve been looking for a link to the Chinese breathing exercises, thanks James.  And I’ll give the Prana Breath app a go.  My friend Julie just did a Qi Gong training & sent me a 20 min. video For Better Breathing routine.  I felt energized by it.  My first day as a member & already lots of nice support.  Thanks for being here.  Breathe easy.