Pulmonary Fibrosis News Forums | Kerry | Activity https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/members/kerry/activity/ Activity feed for Kerry. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:37:50 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.20.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 bd0feda96fff01dc5d482460ed3e042a Kerry replied to the discussion Air Physio in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/air-physio/#post-36411 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 23:22:19 -0600 Reply to Air Physio

Well that reply was a bit messy.

It’s a very simple device basically a bent solid plastic tube enclosing a ball bearing. Its aim is to exercise your lungs. There are no drugs involved nor does it put anything into your body. You do all the work. You simply breath trough the device, hold your breath for 5 seconds then breath out through the…

Read more

]]> bebf9ded796d36db02db49bc220cf6c6 Kerry replied to the discussion Air Physio in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/air-physio/#post-36410 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 23:14:20 -0600 Reply to Air Physio

Yes, I’ve had medical advice. I’m a patient in a government sponsored physiotherapy program that has been very successful in Australia and it was, in fact, recommended by the physiotherapist as something that would help keep my lungs as elastic as possible.

<font color=”rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)” face=”inherit”>It’s a very simple device, basically a…

Read more

]]> 2bd57ac2cbf608d292388933bda4940c Kerry replied to the discussion Air Physio in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/air-physio/#post-36402 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:28:57 -0600 Reply to Air Physio

I recently started using an air physio. I’m finding it difficult but each day I get a little better. By and large I’m finding it beneficial in loosening congestion in my throat and I can really feel it strengthening my diaphragm. It’s early days but I’m hopeful. At least it can’t do any harm at all.

]]> 9e7237666dcc146a028754f24b9a1c57 Kerry replied to the discussion IPF Cough vs Bronchitis Cough in the forum Using Our Forums https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/ipf-cough-vs-bronchitis-cough/#post-36246 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 03:27:07 -0600 Reply to IPF Cough vs Bronchitis Cough

Hi Blucoyo,
I’ve had the dreaded IPF cough for years, long before I was diagnosed 6 years ago. It’s a dry cough and I’ve never associated the dry cough with lung congestion.

I live in Australia and in a couple of states here the government runs a respiratory physiotherapy program. This program basically teaches you how to breath using…

Read more

]]> e733302f7a5c13c5b62855a557a0b82d Kerry replied to the discussion The Story of my Father's IPF journey in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/the-story-of-my-fathers-ipf-journey-ask-me-anyhting/#post-34470 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:49:59 -0600 Reply to The Story of my Father's IPF journey

Thank you so very much for sharing the story of your father’s journey. It gives me great hope and comfort. I live in Australia and was diagnosed with IPF 5.5 years ago. Like your dad, I too have not declined significantly in that time and I still do not need oxygen.  I’m very happy with my current condition particularly as I can not… Read more

]]> 9fd96ec6f6afad7e1370c3592aa1799c Kerry replied to the discussion Diagnosed with IPF - What can we expect? in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/diagnosed-with-ipf-what-can-we-expect/#post-32738 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 22:11:13 -0500 Reply to Diagnosed with IPF - What can we expect?

Hi, I’m Kerry and I’m 75. Five years ago I was diagnosed with IPF and so far so very good. My lung function has been closely monitored and has basically remained stable. I’ve taken both of the drugs that are currently available to slow the development of the condition and can tolerate neither. I exercise regularly, live a very busy and active… Read more

]]> 1b1e1efe9c87c42279e6bf584abf7a71 Kerry became a registered member https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/34350/ Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:14:53 -0500 1