I started a  anti eosinophil biologic over five years ago. During my lung biopsy they discovered eosinophils were infiltrating the lung tissue. However the biopsy wasn’t able to help them define my diagnosis. I have progressive pulmonary fibrosis with honeycombing but not the “usual” pattern of IPF.  The biologic and Esbriet have kept my… Read more

What really bothers me is when friends and family make decisions on what I can and cannot do. I get excluded from social activities because they think it will be too difficult  for me.  Do they really think it is better that I am isolated at home? With my oxygen I can still do most activities.  I’ll stop to rest if needed. Please don’t make me… Read more

The book has shipped and I am anxiously waiting for it to arrive. Thank you and the other coauthors for the labor of love! It will surely benifet our group.

Hello Joe,
I just wanted to give you a verbal hug. I too was a mountain hiker just two years ago and now can barely walk up stairs. Hiking has been one of the hardest things to give up. My husband and I live on a farm also and I still walk the fields weather permitting but with the rolling hills we have that may not last long either. I least… Read more