Whether it was due to stress or pulling an all-nighter, we have all experienced that sluggish, tired feeling. But people with pulmonary fibrosis may be especially prone to fatigue. Dealing with persistent fatigue can have a significant effect on a person’s quality of life. Feeling worn out can make doing the tasks you need difficult. But it can also cause you to limit … [Read more...]
FAQ: Oxygen Flow, Anesthesia with IPF & Genetic Testing
Your Questions Answered We appreciate all the great questions that our readers submit. Here are some answers to common Pulmonary Fibrosis questions we receive. What is the difference between pulse flow (demand) and continuous flow and when should they be used? Oxygen can be delivered through a continuous flow regulator. This means that oxygen flows all the time at the same … [Read more...]
How Oxygen Therapy Can Improve Quality of Life in Pulmonary Fibrosis
If your pulmonologist has said you may benefit from using supplemental oxygen, you might have some questions. If you picture yourself strapped to a large, bulky oxygen tank, you might also have a few concerns. But oxygen therapy can be easy to use and improve functioning and quality of life for people with pulmonary fibrosis. How Oxygen Therapy Helps We all need … [Read more...]
Research Updates for Pulmonary Fibrosis – June 2017
Annual Meeting of the American Thoracic Society The annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society recently concluded. Some exciting new data from clinical trials was presented. OFEV (Nintedanib) A new analysis from the major clinical trials that have already been concluded showed that patients with IPF who received OFEV had a 36% chance of improving or having stable lung … [Read more...]
Pulmonary Fibrosis and Swimming
Summer in Phoenix is a little bit like spending six months in an oven. Many people have pools and enjoy the escape into the water. However my patients with Pulmonary Fibrosis using oxygen are often afraid to get into their pools. While this apprehension is understandable, requiring supplemental oxygen does not have to be a barrier to enjoying a dip in the pool or even … [Read more...]