What Is Pulmonary Fibrosis?...Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) is another chronic lung disease. It presents with symptoms that may resemble COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A form of COPD...Pulmonary fibrosis is what I have. My Doctor says that I have lost 50% of my oxygen intake. I currently am taking Entreposage and Trelegy Ellipta.... By questerfuse1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis...My husband has IPF and emphysema and on lung transplant list is there anyone else waiting patient or care giver that can give me practical advice? Many thanks... By 4w0skg1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Other Lung Conditions: Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary Sarcoidosis...What has been your experience with pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, or pulmonary sarcoidosis? Are you living with any of these conditions?... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spotlight On Interstitial Lung Diseases...Many people with pulmonary fibrosis are put on a lung transplant list and encouraged to enroll in ILD clinical trials.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD...My dad passed in 2013 with lung cancer and my mom passed 2018 with COPD and pulmonary fibrosis.... By Kathy611 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Friend, Rick (Part 1)...The symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis are very similar to those of COPD and the benefits of a lung transplant are precisely the same.... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Lung Transplants And COPD...By 1983, a 58-year-old man with pulmonary fibrosis was chosen to be patient number 43.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Who Qualifies For Home Oxygen?...There are also other lung diseases that may qualify you, such as heart failure, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, or pulmonary fibrosis.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
This Guy Named Ted...It is a symptom of lung diseases like cystic fibrosis or pulmonary fibrosis. It is also caused by some heart conditions.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does anyone else here have pulmonary fibrosis?...It also found that I have pulmonary fibrosis. Does anyone else have this and what works for you to relieve the symptoms? Thanks!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Expert Answers: What is Spirometry and PFT?...fibrosis.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is a Diffusion Test (DLCO)? ...Your DLCO may also be decreased if you have diseases such as interstitial lung disease or pulmonary fibrosis.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
My story...I was diagnosed in 2018 with Interstatial Pulmonary Fibrosis and COPD. Have been on 24/7 oxygen since....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Ms. Diagnosis...My actual diagnosis would come later... pulmonary fibrosis. I should've taken the time and searched for answers years ago.... By gaylaswintchristie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
One year diagnosed with emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis...My GP sent me to the hospital for a spirometry test. My result was no change when I used a puffer so I was given a prescription for Advair. Was...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
My Friend Rick (Part 3)...The symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis are very similar to those of COPD and the benefits of a lung transplant are precisely the same.... By KevinDavitt7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
I refuse to bow to the ravages of COPD...I was told that COPD is chronic and progressive along with the Pulmonary Fibrosis they had diagnosed I had on average about 5 years but that it wasn’t... By kevinrogers6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Confusing diagnosis...I mentioned the Fibrosis and he said you have COPD. I made an appointment to see a pulmonary Dr for a second opinion.... By angie621 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
PFT low MIP...Diffuse bronchial wall thickening without evidence for pneumonia or pulmonary fibrosis. 2. Scattered calcified granulomata....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingDiagnosis
