PFF Insights Blog

Pulmonary rehabilitation has been shown to have a number of benefits for pulmonary fibrosis (PF) patients. Pulmonary rehabilitation can help to improve physical function, breathlessness (dyspnea), mood, and quality of life in people with PF.

A recent report suggests that pulse oximetry may provide less accurate readings in Black patients than in White patients. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued guidance that skin pigmentation, skin thickness, and other factors and affect the accuracy of pulse oximetry readings. The FDA provides guidance on what that may mean to you and those using pulse oximetry to monitor oxygen saturation.

On March 10, 60 PFF Advocates met with their members of Congress and congressional staff for PFF Hill Day.

The pandemic isn’t over just yet. Here are a few frequently-asked vaccine-related questions and answers in the hopes that they will help anyone with lingering concerns.

For the past several months, we’ve all been living in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, or the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. This has dramatically affected our community. Read on to learn how you can stay safe during these times.

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 is still evident in virtually every aspect of our lives. Numerous studies, more than 35 as of early June, are underway to identify treatments or vaccines for COVID-19. Read on to learn how to navigate PF clinical trials during COVID-19.