This simple animated video from Alt Shift X explains the process of lung transplantation and some of the complications and risks associated with the procedure. Discover seven important facts about pulmonary fibrosis here. One of the main risks with lung transplants is organ rejection, whereby the body’s immune…
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It’s fairly common for people who have one chronic lung condition to develop another lung disease. In the case of pulmonary fibrosis patients, some go on to develop pulmonary hypertension, an increased blood pressure in the lungs that causes the right side of the heart to have to pump harder…
This column comes from a place of physical and emotional exhaustion, so please bear with me. I know I’ll regain the physical strength in a couple of days, and I know the emotional toll will decrease as well, and I’ll see things a little more clearly soon enough. As Annie…
Shorter telomeres — the DNA regions that protect the ends of chromosomes — are linked to lower survival rates in pulmonary fibrosis (PF) patients who receive a lung transplant. These patients’ lungs start failing sooner than those of other patients, suggesting that telomere length may be a factor to consider…
When you’re living with a life-threatening illness such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), it often feels like everything is on overdrive. What I mean is that I often feel oversensitive to the comments people make, or how they might react to seeing me on oxygen, and this…
Having pulmonary fibrosis has an impact on many aspects of life. A person may not be able to walk, climb stairs, or may just tire easily. However, one can still enjoy life and its simple pleasures, such as going on vacation. Traveling requires a lot more planning with pulmonary fibrosis. Here are…
Lungs are an essential part of the respiratory system that allow our bodies to receive oxygen. This is our most important ability, since every cell requires oxygen to function. We take in air through our nose or mouth, which then travels through our wind pipe and into our lungs. The…
The American Lung Association‘s website includes its “Inspire” forum dedicated to pulmonary fibrosis patients and caregivers. The online platform has over a million members who discuss various topics and share practical advice and emotional support with others. It also allows users to stay up to date on news about research, new treatments,…
A molecular cascade that prompts stem cells used in lung transplants to drive fibrotic processes is responsible for the low survival rates of patients who obtain transplants, according to a study. The research also identified potential treatments to slow the fibrosis or scarring process. The good news is that is that the…
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