There are many shared risk factors for the development of the lung diseases pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but researchers of the two chronic conditions usually focus on understanding each disease separately. New research has found evidence that there may be a common genetic predisposition for the development of…
Could COPD and Pulmonary Fibrosis be Related?
1. Bill Bright William R. Bright, best known as Bill Bright, is the co-founder of the largest Christian ministry in the world, the Campus Crusade for Christ. In 2003, he died from complications related to pulmonary fibrosis, as announced on his website. 2. Boyd Bennett The…
In this video from schoolofmedicine, meet Hamish S. Osborne and Christine C. Osborne. Mr. Osborne was diagnosed with IPF and had go to through surgery for a double-lung transplant. After that procedure, the couple became parte of the founding supporters of the Program in Lung Healing.
PFF Care Center Network is a group of medical centers which dedicate their work to improving the lives of those living with pulmonary fibrosis. According to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, these kinds of centers are expanding and keep growing. Their main purpose is to treat patients with fibrotic lung…
Meet Larry Rawdon. He’s a two-time Mayo Clinic lung transplant recipient and in this video you can see him sharing the power of music in his harmonica class. In this video, shared by Mayo Clinic in 2013, Rawdon shares his passion for the harmonica and…
Having trouble breathing while you suffer from a pulmonary disease such as pulmonary fibrosis, is one of the most common and life-threatning symptoms. There are several treatments to help ease these symptoms, such as medication, oxygen therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation. Breathing exercises can be of an extreme help because…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7UjlSRpeEI Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program which helps patients with lung diseases – such as pulmonary fibrosis or COPD – to control their breathing and improve their oxygen intake with classes and exercises. In this video, shared by Nucleus Medical Media, learn more about…
Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a respiratory disease that causes the lung tissue to become thick and stiff. Over time, it turns into scar tissue, which is known as fibrosis. Due to the disease, the lungs lose their ability to properly function, making it hard for the organs…
After being diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the first thing you should think about is to start getting treated to ease your symptoms. Your doctor is the ideal person to advise you of the best treatment option for you. In this video, shared by …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (or COPD) is a lifelong disease where airflow is blocked from entering your lungs and it’s hard to get enough air into your bloodstream. Many people around the world suffer from COPD and the numbers are increasing every year. With this video shared by …
