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You may be overwhelmed with what to ask your doctor regarding your pulmonary fibrosis (PF) diagnosis. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) is here to help! Watch our top 5 questions to ask your doctor at your next appointment.

Como paciente o cuidador de fibrosis pulmonar, es importante cuidar su salud mental. Consulte nuestros 5 consejos principales sobre cómo puede practicar el cuidado personal.

As a PF patient or caregiver, It's important to take care of your mental health. Check out our top 5 tips on how you can practice self-care.

Cuando los niveles de oxígeno caen al 88% o menos, los médicos pueden indicar oxígeno suplementario. El uso de oxígeno puede ayudarlo a reducir la dificultad para respirar y reducir el estrés en otros órganos mientras mantiene un estilo de vida activo. Si su médico le ha proporcionado una receta de oxígeno suplementario, consulte estos 5 consejos principales sobre cómo utilizar correctamente el oxígeno.

When oxygen levels drop to 88% or below, healthcare providers may order supplemental oxygen. Using oxygen can help you reduce breathlessness and reduce stress on other organs while maintaining an active lifestyle. If your doctor has provided you with a supplemental oxygen prescription, check out these top 5 tips on how to properly use oxygen.

La fibrosis pulmonar es una enfermedad pulmonar progresiva y debilitante. La fibrosis pulmonar significa cicatrices en el pulmón que, con el paso del tiempo, puede destruir un pulmón normal y dificultar el ingreso del oxígeno a la sangre. Conozca las cinco formas principales de identificar los síntomas de la PF.

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a progressive, debilitating lung disease. PF means scarring in the lung that, over time, can destroy the normal lung and makes it difficult for oxygen to get into your blood. Learn the top 5 ways to pinpoint PF symptoms.

The practice of mindfulness has become a popular approach to coping with stress. Although there is not much research on the use of mindfulness by patients who have pulmonary fibrosis, mindfulness has been used by patients with many different medical conditions. Many benefits of mindfulness have been reported by people with other conditions, such as other lung diseases. Thus, learning to practice mindfulness may be helpful for people coping with the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis.

Exercise is an approach to help control overall health. It is considered an important part of care for individuals with pulmonary fibrosis. Pulmonary rehabilitation involves endurance, strength, and flexibility training, as well as education on tools to better manage your lung condition. Research on exercise has shown improvements in walk distance, symptoms and quality of life for individuals with pulmonary fibrosis.