Unmet medical need faced by people with rare, progressive and serious diseases In preparation for a special hearing on Oct. 26, 2023 the Senate Committee on Aging requested stories from [Read More]
From Heartbreakers to Lung Makers
When most people hear the names Tom Petty and Denny Doherty, they think of two well-known rockstars. But, in the medical field, thousands of professionals immediately think, instead, of two [Read More]
Learn the Facts About Interstitial Lung Disease on ILD Day, Sept. 13
With more than 250,000 Americans living with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary fibrosis (PF), nine organizations are joining forces to present the third annual ILD Day on Wednesday, Sept. [Read More]
Surviving high heat and humidity when you have lung disease
If you have interstitial lung disease causing pulmonary fibrosis, you may be especially vulnerable to its effects of heat, humidity, and smoke. Those with lung disease didn’t need one more [Read More]
Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients: Be smart about taking dietary supplements
Many people with pulmonary fibrosis consider taking dietary supplements to improve their health. Quite a few supplements are known to have beneficial effects and are regularly recommended by doctors, such [Read More]
Lung Function Test: Diffusing Capacity of Lung (DLCO)
Your doctor’s office will often ask you to perform a pulmonary lung function test. In another article, we talked about spirometry, the FEV, and the FVC measurements. Sometimes, your pulmonologist [Read More]
Should a pulmonary fibrosis patient be tested for sleep apnea?
Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic lung disease that makes it difficult for the lungs to function properly. Unfortunately, pulmonary fibrosis can occur alongside other health problems, such as sleep apnea. [Read More]
What to know about the Six-Minute Walk Test
One of the ways that doctors measure the severity of pulmonary fibrosis is by conducting a six-minute walk test (SMWT or 6MWT). We’ll explain what a six-minute walk test is, [Read More]
