Posted on May 04, 2020 In Articles
We interviewed Peggy Roby, who is a caregiver for her husband, who has been diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. PF NOW: When did ...
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Posted on May 04, 2020 In Articles
One of the most important aspects of being a caregiver for a patient with pulmonary fibrosis includes accountability and record-keeping. Implementing a caregiver notebook ...
Posted on Apr 06, 2020 In Articles
The human body can survive three weeks without food, three days without water and three minutes without oxygen, making oxygen a most essential substance ...
Posted on Apr 03, 2020 In News
As one of the most aggressive forms of lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis (PF) has an average survival time of three to five years after ...
Posted on Apr 01, 2020 In Articles, News
People with pulmonary fibrosis are not at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19. However, as per the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), ...
Posted on Mar 31, 2020 In Articles
As a result of COVID-19, many communities have been ordered to social distance and stay home. For patients with chronic illnesses, the risks are ...
Posted on Mar 12, 2020 In Articles, Oxygen Therapy
A 6 minute walk test is a measurement tool used in physical therapy to determine a person’s endurance with basic exercise and overall functional ...
Posted on Mar 10, 2020 In Articles, Oxygen Therapy
Blowing up a balloon can do wonders for your lungs. As you age, and particularly if you have a lung condition such as pulmonary ...
Posted on Mar 06, 2020 In Articles, Oxygen Therapy
What is pulmonary rehabilitation? Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a comprehensive program designed to help people with lung conditions such as pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive ...
Posted on Mar 05, 2020 In Articles, News
Given the recent spreading of the novel COVID-19 strain of the Coronavirus, it is important to be aware of the causes, symptoms, and prevention ...
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