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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

6 Complications of IPF

May 30, 2019 By Dr. Jeremy Feldman

Patients with IPF often have to contend with multiple problems related to their lung disease. Cardinal symptoms are shortness of breath and cough.  These symptoms lead to evaluation that eventually includes a high resolution CT scan of the chest.  In some cases a lung biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis and in others the diagnosis can be … [Read more...]

4 Myths About Your Lung Health

May 14, 2019 By Dr. Jeremy Feldman

stem cell scam

There is no shortage of bad information on the Internet.  Don’t believe everything you read.  Below is a short list of some of the biggest lies, scams or bogus information that populates the Internet. Myth #1:  Vaccinations are Unsafe Nothing could be further from the truth.  Much of the improvement in our life expectancy we owe to … [Read more...]

Pulmonary Fibrosis Support: A Patient’s Story

April 22, 2019 By Dr. Jeremy Feldman

pulmonary fibrosis journey

Being diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis or advanced lung disease of any cause provokes anxiety even for the bravest.  An essential part of coping with your new diagnosis is educating yourself.  Over the years I have had patients whose initial response to learning of their disease was denial.  They just pretended that they don’t have the … [Read more...]

Lung Disease at High Altitudes

March 29, 2019 By Dr. Jeremy Feldman

high altitude mountains

A common question we receive from our readers and patients is whether it is safe for patients with chronic lung disease to travel to higher elevations.  For the sake of this discussion we will use 5,000 ft. or greater as high altitude.  This is an important question since many of the tourist attractions are either at higher elevation or require driving across mountains that … [Read more...]

Why Sex is Important for IPF Patients

March 6, 2019 By Dr. Jeremy Feldman

sex with pulmonary fibrosis

Sex is part of life and can be part of life after a diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis.  Most patients are reluctant to talk about this topic with their doctor.  And Dr. Ruth does not offer much guidance for patients with lung disease.  I wrote on this topic last in 2015 and it is time to revisit this issue. Why Is Sex Important for Patients with Pulmonary Fibrosis? Sex is an … [Read more...]

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  • 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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