We only get one set of lungs so it’s imperative that we look after them. This is even more important with diseases that directly affect the lungs as it could help ... Read more
Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic lung disease where tissue in the lungs becomes scarred and thickens. This leads to common symptoms such as a persistent cough, shortness of breath, ... Read more
Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) patients with lung cancer have alterations in 14 cancer-driver genes, a new French study analyzing cancer samples from PF patients reported. The study is titled, “Morphologic and molecular study of ... Read more
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) should be part of the treatment plan for any chronic lung disease, including pulmonary fibrosis. It’s a combination of exercise, breathing techniques, diet and education that ... Read more
There is much talk in medical circles about the use of medical marijuana (or cannabis) for a variety of chronic illnesses, but could it also benefit those living with chronic ... Read more
We need to breathe to stay alive. For some of us, this process is simple and we don’t think too much about it. For others, it’s a constant struggle ... Read more
Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic lung disease where the tissue in the lungs becomes scarred and stiffens over time. Like all diseases, PF does not discriminate and there ... Read more
If you have a chronic lung condition, you’ll need to protect your lungs from being further irritated by unhealthy air. We’ve put together a list of ways to help protect ... Read more
A new study has determined the genetic codes of healthy and diseased human lung cells, a finding that may allow doctors to better diagnose and follow idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) progression, ... Read more
A new study suggests that an acute exacerbation — the sudden worsening of respiratory symptoms — in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) may actually be a systemic circulatory disorder resulting in ... Read more
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