PFF In The Media

Resolve to talk to your doctor in the New Year

The New Year is the perfect time to advocate for your health and commit to listening to your body for any new symptoms or warning signs.

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PFF Patients Advocate and Inspire for National Patient Recognition Week

Sharing patient stories can help spread awareness for little-known diseases like pulmonary fibrosis, empowering patients to build support systems, pinpoint symptoms and take action early.

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The pulmonary fibrosis treatment landscape: An interview with an expert

In 2014, FDA approved two medications for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) — nintedanib from Boehringer Ingelheim and pirfenidone from Roche (OTCMKTS:RHHBY).

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My Breath, Made Possible by Another: Lung Transplants and Pulmonary Fibrosis

According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, a patient in need of a life-saving organ transplant is added to the national waiting list every 9 minutes*.

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Early Diagnosis for Pulmonary Fibrosis is Key

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) continues to be relatively unknown among the public, making awareness and education critically important.

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Local pulmonary fibrosis ambassador goes to Washington

On March 10, Debbie Herndon, Boise resident and ambassador for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, traveled (virtually) to Washington, D.C., with a group of fellow advocates from around the country to drive awareness and research funding for the disease.

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The Deadly Lung Disease You've Probably Never Heard Of

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is an uncommon and frequently fatal lung disease, and the road to diagnosis can be long and difficult.

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September Marks Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month

September has been designated Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month — a time during which researchers and clinicians aim to improve the public’s knowledge about the disease.

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Charlotte pastor turns near-death experience into chance to help community

A Charlotte pastor is turning his near-death experience into an effort to help his community.

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He Was a First Responder on 9/11—Why He’s Telling His Story Now

Tom Frey spent years recovering victims of the 9/11 attacks. His time working to bring families answers resulted in his own poor health.

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Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Warns Against Stem Cell Infusions

In response to an uptick in direct-to-consumer advertising for stem cell therapies by for-profit centers, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) has issued an updated warning against any type of stem cell treatment of pulmonary fibrosis (PF) outside of an approved clinical trial.

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Pulmonary fibrosis organization creates registry for research

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation has launched its first phase of a patient registry with 2,000 patients on board.

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West Hartford Spreads Awareness of Pulmonary Fibrosis, Delamar Turns Fountain Blue

For several days during the last week of September, the water bubbling out of the fountain in front of the Delamar West Hartford Hotel glowed blue, as the hotel joined other buildings and structures throughout the country in raising awareness for pulmonary fibrosis.

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After Hours with Rick Kogan: The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

Tonight on the show, Rick is joined by Dorothy Coyle, Amy Kozyra with Dr. Daniel Dilling to talk about the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

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How Can I Find the Best Pulmonologist?

Our lungs work hard every day to make sure we're able to do all the things we need to do, extracting oxygen from the air we breathe and sending it onward to cells in every corner of the body.

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Putting the Spotlight on Pulmonary Fibrosis with Julie Halston

It’s a moment Broadway actress Julie Halston will never forget.

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Why investors injected $62 million into a Peninsula biotech targeting a deadly lung disease

Pliant Therapeutics expects to have 50 employees by the end of the year and is recruiting for its first clinical trial.

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Spurred by personal tragedy, Jordan Howard seeking to change lives

The Bears’ star running back is more than a bruising football player. He’s a man motivated by previous trials using his platform for a cause close to his heart.

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