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]
Teresa Barnes and Dolly Kervitsky to Join Executive Leadership Team at PF Warriors
PF Warriors is excited to announce the appointments of Teresa Barnes and Dolly Kervitsky to executive leadership positions. Barnes will serve as the prominent face and voice of the organization, [Read More]
Which Doctors Should be on Your Healthcare Team for Pulmonary Fibrosis?
Maybe you spent months going from doctor to doctor, completing test after test, trying to find out what is wrong with your health. Just having a diagnosis can be a [Read More]
10 Gift Ideas for Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients 2022
It’s that time of year again when shopping is a job, not a hobby. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, or another holiday, you may be looking for gift ideas for [Read More]
Pulmonary Fibrosis: a Family Affair
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]