Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Jeremy Feldman, MD

Chronic Cough and Pulmonary Fibrosis

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One of the symptoms associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic cough. Certain respiratory diseases often cause a moist or wet cough that produces sputum. But people with IPF tend to have a dry cough. The exact cause of coughing in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is not entirely understood. But it is believed the coughing is due to the scarring of … [Read more...]

FAQ: Contagious Cough? Stem Cells, Familial IPF, Flying

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Is the cough from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) contagious? Chronic cough from IPF is not contagious at all. It is one of the most frustrating symptoms of IPF.  Please see the link to cough and IPF for more information.  Chronic Cough in IPF We continue to receive many questions about stem cells and IPF. Stem cells are special cells that reside in your bone marrow, … [Read more...]

What Is Palliative Care?

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If you have pulmonary fibrosis, you might have heard the term palliative care. But you may not be sure exactly what it involves. Some people confuse palliative care with hospice or assume it is only for people who are at the end of their life. Understanding what palliative means and how it can play a role in treating pulmonary fibrosis can help you to do everything possible to … [Read more...]

Easing Shortness of Breath in Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Shortness of breath is associated with a variety of conditions including lung diseases, such as pulmonary fibrosis. In people with PF, scar tissue develops in the air sacs of the lungs. The scarring makes the lungs stiff and interferes with getting oxygen in and distributed throughout the bloodstream, which often leads to shortness of breath. Some people may notice shortness … [Read more...]

Buyer Beware: Stem Cell Treatment for Pulmonary Fibrosis

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We get a lot of questions from patients about the potential treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) through Stem Cell Therapy. You may have seen ads promising to cure just about anything with stem cell therapy. Because Pulmonary Fibrosis is a progressive lung disease, many patients are understandably anxious in seeking a cure or at least some benefit wherever they can … [Read more...]