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Jeremy Feldman, MD

  • What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?
    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Definition
    • Symptoms of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Causes of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Who Gets Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Gastro-Esophageal Reflux (GER) and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Interstitial Lung Disease vs. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Is Pulmonary Fibrosis Hereditary?
    • Research, Life Expectancy and Prognosis for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Diagnosing & Monitoring PF
    • Monitoring Progress of IPF
    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis
    • Chest X-rays Used in IPF
    • CPET used in IPF
    • HRCT Scans Used to Evaluate IPF
    • Lung Biopsy To Diagnose IPF
    • Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTS)
    • Six Minute Walk Test To Monitor IPF
    • Stages of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Complications of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • PF Treatment Options
    • Esbriet (pirfenidone) Used to Treat IPF
    • OFEV (nintedanib) Used to Treat IPF
    • Pulmonary Rehab for IPF Patients
    • Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Oxygen Used to Treat IPF
      • Update on Oxygen Use
    • Clinical Trials in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • IPF & Leg Swelling
    • Pulmonary Hypertension and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • IPF Exacerbation
  • PF Advocacy & News
  • FAQ’s
    • Respiratory failure, NSIP, diet
    • Leg swelling, lung biopsy, side effects & pets
    • FAQ’s Enzyme Therapy, Progression of IPF & Oxygen
    • FAQ: Diarrhea, Fibrosis Reversal, IPF Symptoms
    • FAQ: Oxygen Flow, Anesthesia & Genetics
    • FAQ: Contagious Cough? Stem Cells, Familial IPF, Flying
    • FAQ: GERD, Fatigue & Environmental Exposure
    • FAQ: How to Travel to Your Doctor’s Office with Oxygen
    • FAQ: Lung Biopsy with Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • FAQ’s: Alcohol, Clinical Trials, Pulmonary Function Testing
    • FAQs: Emphysema, Exercise & Lung Biopsy

New Drugs Moving Forward for IPF

July 18, 2022 By Dr. Jeremy Feldman

IPF CT Scan | Expiration-Supine

BI 1015550 The past few months have brought very exciting news for IPF patients.  A novel drug being developed by Boehringer Ingelheim (BI 1015550) showed positive results in a phase 2 study.  This new medication blocks the phosphodiesterase 4B receptor.  Blockade of this receptor has shown promise in animal models by causing reduced inflammation and … [Read more...]

FAQs: Emphysema, Exercise & Lung Biopsy

August 26, 2020 By Dr. Jeremy Feldman

Exercise with IPF

Dr. Feldman addresses some common questions below. I have pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema.  Why am I so short of breath? Emphysema is often a smoking related lung disease.  The air sacs are destroyed and the lung tissue starts to look like Swiss cheese.  Pulmonary fibrosis replaces the normal lung tissue with scar formation, especially in the lower … [Read more...]

FAQ’s: Alcohol, Clinical Trials, Pulmonary Function Testing

July 20, 2020 By Dr. Jeremy Feldman

wine with pulmonary fibrosis

The past few months have been particularly stressful both in the United States and across the world.  As COVID-19 has barreled across the globe, our usual routines have been upended.  At PulmonaryFibrosisMD.com we have worked to keep our readers current on major developments.  Many of our readers have submitted questions that we will try and address.  As always, we greatly … [Read more...]

Pulmonary Fibrosis and Pulmonary Hypertension – a New Treatment Option

April 22, 2020 By Dr. Jeremy Feldman

United Therapeutics announced positive results of their study looking at the role of Tyvaso in patients with pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension.  This is a landmark event.  No study to date has shown positive results in this population.  Patients with interstitial lung disease (broad category of lung disorders involving scarring of the … [Read more...]

Staying Fit During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 6, 2020 By Dr. Jeremy Feldman

Exercise with IPF

Staying Healthy with Lung Disease Many of you are probably accustomed to exercising regularly.  Perhaps you went to pulmonary rehab programs or the local gym.  As we are all hunkering down and sheltering in place our usual routines are tipped upside down.  This pandemic is not a sprint but rather a marathon and we need to find ways to stay in … [Read more...]

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What is IPF?

  • What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?
    • Symptoms of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Causes of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Who Gets Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Gastro-Esophageal Reflux (GER) and IPF
    • Interstitial Lung Disease vs. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Is Pulmonary Fibrosis Hereditary?
    • Research, Life Expectancy & Prognosis for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Diagnosing IPF

  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis
    • Chest X-rays Used in IPF
    • CPET used in IPF
    • HRCT Scans Used to Evaluate IPF
    • Lung Biopsy To Diagnose IPF
    • Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTS)
    • Six Minute Walk Test To Monitor IPF
    • Stages of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Complications of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Treating IPF

  • Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment Options
    • Esbriet (pirfenidone) Used to Treat IPF
    • OFEV (nintedanib) Used to Treat IPF
    • Pulmonary Rehab for IPF Patients
    • Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Oxygen Used to Treat IPF
    • Clinical Trials in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • IPF & Leg Swelling
    • Pulmonary Hypertension and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • IPF Exacerbation

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