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What is Pulmonary Fibrosis Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

WebThe word “pulmonary” means lung and the word “fibrosis” means scar tissue— similar to scars that form on the skin from an old injury or surgery. Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a …

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Fact Sheets for PF & IPF Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

WebDownload free pulmonary fibrosis fact sheets. Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is part of a larger group of more than 200 interstitial lung diseases (also known as ILDs) that are …

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WebFull list of CCN Sites. If there is not a CCN site near you, please contact the PFF Help Center at 844.TalkPFF (844.825.5733) or [email protected] to identify …

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Pulmonary Fibrosis …

WebA diagnosis of IPF requires that your doctor cannot find a cause and the presence of a pattern of UIP on either HRCT or a surgical lung biopsy sample. More than 250,000 …

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Causes Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

WebThere are five main categories of pulmonary fibrosis that have identifiable causes. They are: Drug-induced, Radiation-induced, Environmental, Autoimmune, and Occupational. In the …

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Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease Pulmonary …

WebThe inflammation and scarring in the lungs caused by an autoimmune condition is called autoimmune- or connective tissue disease-related interstitial lung disease (ILD). …

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

WebWhat is Pulmonary Rehabilitation? Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a structured exercise program designed for people living with chronic lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis …

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Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Launches New Website

WebThe Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF), the nation’s leading pulmonary fibrosis education and advocacy organization, has launched a new website, …

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Toolkit Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

WebPulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a structured exercise program designed for people living with chronic lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis (PF). Exercise can give you more …

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What is Oxygen Therapy Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

WebThe area where the oxygen crosses into the blood is called the interstitium. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) or pulmonary fibrosis (PF) causes this area to be swollen or scarred, which …

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Oxygen Rights and Resources Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

WebThis education resource provides information about traveling by air, by car, and to higher altitudes for people with supplemental oxygen. It includes a checklist of things to …

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Home-Based Exercise Recommendations

WebDo NOT exercise if you’re experiencing any of the following: • Worsening of shortness of breath or cough • Worsening oxygen levels on your usual oxygen prescription • …

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Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Unveils Groundbreaking Research …

WebCHICAGO, Jan. 22, 2024 – The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF), the nation’s leading pulmonary fibrosis research, advocacy, and education organization has announced five …

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APPLe Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis Study

WebThe Advancing Prevention of Pulmonary Fibrosis (APPLe) study is a national study that aims to improve detection and diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) by …

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Benefits and care for veterans with pulmonary fibrosis and …

WebThe Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation rates among top charities in the U.S. The PFF has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator and is an accredited charity by the …

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Oxygen Therapy FAQs Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

WebFind more oxygen-related resources in the list to the right. Have more questions? Call the Oxygen Information Line at 844.825.5733 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 …

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Stanford Healthcare Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

WebJoshua Mooney. Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine | PFF Care Center Director. 650-723-6381 [email protected]. Research Interests. …

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Michigan Medicine Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

WebKevin Flaherty. Professor of Medicine | Steering Committee Chairman, PFF Care Center Network and PFF Patient Registry. 888-287-1085 [email protected]. Research …

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University of Cincinnati Medical Center Pulmonary Fibrosis …

WebProfessor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, UC College of Medicine | Division Director, Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. 513-558-4831 …

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