According to the Better Health Channel, a chest infection affects either the larger airways or the smaller air sacs of the lungs. Most chest infections are viruses, meaning that the ... Read more
In this short video from Boehringer Ingelheim Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis shared in September 2014, Professor Vincent Cottin from the National Reference Center for Rare Pulmonary Diseases in Lyon, France talks about how excessive ... Read more
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin,” mostly because we get it naturally when the sun’s UV rays interact with our skin, which triggers the vitamin’s synthesis. The vitamin helps our body’s absorption of calcium to ... Read more
It’s been proven that pulmonary rehabilitation helps patients with pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension among others. MORE: Top 5 Recommended Reads for Pulmonary Fibrosis ... Read more
According to the Mayo Clinic, though no current cure for pulmonary fibrosis exists, medications and other treatment options can help improve a patient’s quality of life. As the disease evolves, several complications may arise. Here ... Read more
Living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is difficult, both physically and emotionally. However, there are ways that you can manage your condition which will help improve your quality of life and reduce ... Read more
Bernie Williams is a baseball legend, most famous for being an outfielder for the New York Yankees. Since retiring from the sport in 2006, Williams has been busy recording jazz albums ... Read more
When it comes to understanding pulmonary fibrosis (PF), asking your healthcare providers any questions you may have should always be your first option. Unlike an unknown source on the Internet or that friend of a friend ... Read more
If you or a friend or loved one has recently been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), you probably have a lot of questions. Very little is known about this chronic lung condition, ... Read more
Esbriet (pirfenidone) is an anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of mild to moderate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Manufactured by Genentech and given FDA approval in 2014, the drug reduces ... Read more
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