When a person is diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), they may also go through additional tests so doctors can determine the stage of the disease. Staging of pulmonary fibrosis is important to establish the optimal treatment plan and to offer the patient an accurate prognosis. MORE: Eight of the most common lung diseases in women. The…
Understanding the Stages of Pulmonary Fibrosis
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (PFF) annual walk is happening in Lincoln Park, Chicago on September 9. While other major cities across the U.S. will be hosting walks, you can still participate even if you can’t make it to any of the listed locations. MORE: Woman with pulmonary fibrosis…
The resokine protein reduced interstitial lung disease (ILD) in mice, according to one of two presentations that aTyr Pharma will make at the American Thoracic Society International Conference in Washington, which starts today. Atry derived its Resolaris therapy from resokine, which helps prevent the immune system from turning against healthy cells. Scientists…
Lung disease is one of the main causes of American deaths, second only to heart disease. While some lung diseases are genetic and unavoidable, following a healthy lifestyle and avoiding lung irritants can help protect you from developing many of them. We’ve put together a list of tips to help lower your risk of developing a…
Genoa Pharmaceuticals has completed a $62 million Series A financing round to pursue a Phase 2 clinical trial of Aerodone (inhaled pirfenidone) to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The Seattle-based company also appointed Dr. Ketan Patel, Dr. Naveed Siddiqi, Tiba Aynechi, Niall O’Donnell and Dr. Heather Preston to its board of directors. Dr. Jonathan Leff,…
Gentle exercise has many health benefits, particularly for anyone suffering from a chronic illness. In this video, personal trainer Ryan Krane demonstrates some simple exercises that can help counter the effects of chronic fatigue. MORE: While there’s currently no known cure for IPF, there are treatments available…
New York scientists have created a mini-lung in a laboratory that mimics a real lung’s response to a viral infection in pulmonary fibrosis. The mini-lung, which scientists call an organoid, will increase understanding of lung diseases,  leading to better treatments, the researchers said. Dr. Hans-Willem Snoeck, a professor at Columbia University…
Part of facing that I have a terminal illness involves putting my financial affairs in order. I don’t want to leave my husband and adult children with the burden of having to sort out financial problems when I pass away. They will have too much to deal…
Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic, progressive lung disease where the tissue in the lungs becomes scarred and thickens over time. This thickening (or fibrosis) leads to stiffness in the lungs which makes it difficult for oxygen to pass through the air sacs (alveoli) and into the blood stream. There are…
Please note this disclaimer before reading this column: I am writing in a bit of disarray, frustration and sadness. I have chosen to write a column while feeling this way, because I think it has the potential to create a column you can relate to: one that…
