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January 23, 2018January 23, 2018

Interstitial Lung Disease Diagnoses Usually Inaccurate, Emotionally Trying, Patient Survey Shows

A nationwide patient survey highlights the lengthy and often inaccurate diagnosis of interstitial lung disease (ILD), as well as the emotional stress it causes in patients. The research, “Barriers to ... Read more

November 21, 2017November 21, 2017

Many European IPF Patients Are Not Receiving Anti-lung-scarring Therapies, Survey Indicates

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

Despite anti-fibrotic therapies’ ability to help idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients, more than half of Europeans who have the disease are not receiving them. That’s because a lot fo physicians are ... Read more

July 27, 2017July 27, 2017

Survey Seeks to Better Understand Psychological Burden Associated with IPF

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

Patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) frequently experience anxiety, fear, uncertainty, hopelessness, and limitations in daily activities, according to a global survey conducted by the pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim. “We know ... Read more

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017

Severe Asthma Still Under-recognized and Uncontrolled, According to New European Study

Asthma, News

A new European study suggests that a large percentage of patients (94 percent in this study) suffering from severe asthma still struggle with the burden of uncontrolled disease. The data, ... Read more

March 6, 2017March 6, 2017

Global IPF Survey Finds Two-thirds of Patients Involved in Treatment Decisions

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

Results from a new global survey of 152 people living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) showed that while a majority of these patients have been involved in decisions regarding their ... Read more

June 8, 2016June 8, 2016

Three of Four Asthma Patients Report Reduction in Work Productivity

Asthma, News

A new survey shows that three of four people with symptomatic asthma blame the illness for a significant reduction in productivity at work. On average, asthma patients missed up to three hours ... Read more

March 4, 2016March 16, 2016

IPF Patient Survey Reveals Fear, Worry Most Commonly Experienced Emotions When Diagnosed

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

An international online survey with more than 500 participants suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) provided a picture into the real-life emotions of these patients. The survey was conducted by Germany-based Boehringer Ingelheim ... Read more

September 30, 2015November 6, 2015

Severe Asthma Takes Control of Everyday Life, Boston Scientific Patient Survey Shows

Asthma, News

Boston Scientific recently conducted an extensive patient survey that sought to better understand the impact asthma has made and continues to make on the lives of more than 850 patients ... Read more

March 10, 2015November 5, 2015

IPF Patients and Caregivers Feel Emotional Burden from Illness

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

Despite the lack of understanding there still is about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), patients who receive support and have access to resources can better overcome the obstacles related to the ... Read more