Any disease that affects one person impacts the whole family. As caregiver and PF Warrior member Patti Vick says succinctly, pulmonary fibrosis is a family affair. Patti is right. No [Read More]
PF Warriors Releases Video Series: My Life with Pulmonary Fibrosis
PF Warriors is releasing a new video series, My Life with Pulmonary Fibrosis, during National Family Caregivers’ Month in November 2022. Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a rare disease that is [Read More]
3 Most Important Numbers on a Lung Function Test for Pulmonary Fibrosis
During diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis or interstitial lung disease, your doctor will administer a pulmonary function test (PFT). A pulmonary function test, also called a lung function test, is a [Read More]
7 Things to Know Before Starting Supplemental Oxygen for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Most people with pulmonary fibrosis will require supplemental oxygen, or oxygen therapy, at some point in their lifetime. If your condition is diagnosed very early, you may not require supplemental [Read More]
Advice about COVID BA5 and Paxlovid if you have Pulmonary Fibrosis
People living with pulmonary fibrosis are still at risk from the COVID BA5 variant. While Paxlovid is a promising treatment, hear about possible interactions with other medications.
4 Ways to Lower Your Risk for COVID B1.5 if You Have ILD
Do those of us with pulmonary fibrosis still need to be concerned about COVID in 2022? COVID-19 B1.5 variant now predominant in North America and Europe and cases are rising, [Read More]
5 Minutes to Help Relieve Stress that comes with Pulmonary Fibrosis
Chronic illnesses like pulmonary fibrosis always seem to bring stress and worry. We face uncertainty about the future, the danger of drug side effects, the emotions we experience, the impact [Read More]
The Power of Pursed-Lip Breathing
Breathing comes naturally until you are living with chronic lung disease. Unless we practiced meditation or relaxation techniques like yoga or Qi Gong, we have paid very little attention to [Read More]