People with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis may have some challenges when it comes to weight management. For some individuals with IPF, it may be difficult to exercise due to shortness of breath or fatigue, which can lead to weight gain. Taking steroids can increase your appetite, which can also lead to making unhealthy eating choices. In other instances, the opposite can … [Read more...]
Update: Stem Cells and the FDA Crackdown
At the end of 2017, the Food and Drug Agency announced that it was going to crack down on scams involving stem cells. I have written repeatedly about this scam that is taking advantage of patients with advanced lung disease. Con-Artists have been scamming patients with IPF for many years now - offering them the hope of completely unfounded improvement in their disease … [Read more...]
Emotional Issues Facing Lung Transplant Patients
The prospect of having a lung transplant may be overwhelming at first. Your main thoughts may be about the physical issues related to the lung transplantation process. But your emotional well-being is also critical. It’s normal to go through a range of emotions during the pre-evaluation process, the waiting period and once the transplant has been performed. Understanding … [Read more...]
Healthy Holiday Season Habits with Pulmonary Fibrosis
The holiday season may involve family traditions, parties and gift giving. But along with the excitement of the season, it might also mean increased activities, stress and fatigue. For those who have pulmonary fibrosis, the added events, travel and preparation may lead to an increased symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue. Fortunately, you can still enjoy the … [Read more...]
Non-Specific Interstitial Pneumonitis vs. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a somewhat generic term that describes scarring in the lungs. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a very specific term that describes a specific disease process that leads to progressive scarring in the lungs. During the evaluation of scarring in the lungs, your doctor considers a variety of diseases that can cause scarring in the lungs. Two of the … [Read more...]