Living with pulmonary fibrosis

Patients diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis will need to undergo lifestyle changes to improve their quality of life and slow down the progression of the disease. Quitting smoking, achieving a healthy body weight, and eating a healthy balanced diet are essential. Exercise is also important.

Alerting your doctor to any changes in your health status is paramount so that you can be treated correctly.

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