The worsening of a disease/condition over time
A formal documentation when someone else is given the responsibility to manage your affairs and make certain decisions on your behalf
Refers to the lungs
A group of tests used to check how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they supply oxygen to the rest of the body14
A type of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels to the lungs and the right side of the heart15
Therapy that provides relief from symptoms to help patients live more comfortably with their disease13
Administration of oxygen as a medical intervention11
A small plastic tube or prongs that fit in the nostrils to deliver supplementary oxygen11
Listening to and playing music as a therapy which aims to ease the symptoms of those living with IPF
A sleep disorder characterised by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep12
A specialist who helps someone recover or live with their symptoms more easily
A machine that removes other gases from the air to provide oxygen for oxygen therapy11
An education and exercise program designed to improve the quality of life for people with lung conditions16
A physician specialised in lung problems (also known as a respirologist)
A product that gives protection against a specific infection
A test used to monitor oxygen levels in a patient’s blood, usually with a non-invasive sensor11
A breathing technique to help control breathlessness and reduce anxiety17
A disease that affects only a small percentage of the population
Something that is associated with an increased risk of disease or infection
A technique that helps to reduce stress and anxiety by helping to understand and manage your emotions
Therapies used alongside conventional treatments that help treat symptoms and may improve overall physical and mental wellbeing
A medical study that investigates how safe and effective a new therapy or technique is for treating a certain disease
A disease or condition that occurs at the same time as another disease or condition
A device to deliver compressed air to improve sleep in people with obstructive sleep apnoea6
A disease where a waxy substance (plaque) builds up inside the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle7
A type of chronic disease that typically worsens over time and is characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are older terms used for COPD5
Refers to the heart, and blood vessels
A type of medication that aims to slow the scarring and stiffening of lungs to slow disease progression2
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the blood takes place
A test that shows how well the lungs are working by measuring how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in the blood. This test requires that a small volume of blood be drawn from the patient3
Techniques that involve breathing in a certain way to control breathlessness and strengthen your lungs
A procedure in which a bronchoscope (a medical instrument like a tube) is passed through the mouth or nose into the lung and fluid is squirted into a small part of the lung and then collected for examination4
A lung condition where the air sacs within the lungs (alveoli) become damaged5
Extreme weariness resulting from exertion or illness
Of unknown cause
Rapid and uncontrolled breathing
A disease where there is progressive scarring or thickening of the lungs without a known cause4
The surgical removal of cells or tissue samples from the lung for examination by a pathologist10
The lung tissue becomes thickened and stiff
A test that uses a type of X-ray that produces multiple, detailed images of areas inside the body4
A burning sensation in the chest, which can spread to the throat, along with a sour taste in the mouth
Where inflamed tissue is replaced with scar tissue, making it thicken and become stiffer4
A symptom where the ends of the fingers become wider and rounder8
A digestive disease where stomach acid moves up out of the stomach and irritates the lining of the food pipe (oesophagus)9
A physician specializing in the management of diseases of the digestive system
An event characterized by sudden, severe worsening of symptoms or an increase in disease severity1
Yoga is an ancient practice that combines exercises with breathing techniques and meditation. It can help improve the health and happiness of those who practice it regularly. If you haven’t done yoga before, you may not be familiar with the benefits. However, yoga has been demonstrated to improve the quality of life of people with long-term diseases.1
Your treatment team may recommend trying yoga to help improve your general health, flexibility and strength. Yoga can also help you to deal with the stress of having pulmonary fibrosis and help you to control your breathing.1
Some hospitals and treatment teams may arrange classes specifically for people with pulmonary fibrosis and other long-term diseases. Speak to your treatment team to find out more about yoga classes available in your area.
The worsening of a disease/condition over time
A formal documentation when someone else is given the responsibility to manage your affairs and make certain decisions on your behalf
Refers to the lungs
A group of tests used to check how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they supply oxygen to the rest of the body14
A type of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels to the lungs and the right side of the heart15
Therapy that provides relief from symptoms to help patients live more comfortably with their disease13
Administration of oxygen as a medical intervention11
A small plastic tube or prongs that fit in the nostrils to deliver supplementary oxygen11
Listening to and playing music as a therapy which aims to ease the symptoms of those living with IPF
A sleep disorder characterised by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep12
A specialist who helps someone recover or live with their symptoms more easily
A machine that removes other gases from the air to provide oxygen for oxygen therapy11
An education and exercise program designed to improve the quality of life for people with lung conditions16
A physician specialised in lung problems (also known as a respirologist)
A product that gives protection against a specific infection
A test used to monitor oxygen levels in a patient’s blood, usually with a non-invasive sensor11
A breathing technique to help control breathlessness and reduce anxiety17
A disease that affects only a small percentage of the population
Something that is associated with an increased risk of disease or infection
A technique that helps to reduce stress and anxiety by helping to understand and manage your emotions
Therapies used alongside conventional treatments that help treat symptoms and may improve overall physical and mental wellbeing
A medical study that investigates how safe and effective a new therapy or technique is for treating a certain disease
A disease or condition that occurs at the same time as another disease or condition
A device to deliver compressed air to improve sleep in people with obstructive sleep apnoea6
A disease where a waxy substance (plaque) builds up inside the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle7
A type of chronic disease that typically worsens over time and is characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are older terms used for COPD5
Refers to the heart, and blood vessels
A type of medication that aims to slow the scarring and stiffening of lungs to slow disease progression2
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the blood takes place
A test that shows how well the lungs are working by measuring how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in the blood. This test requires that a small volume of blood be drawn from the patient3
Techniques that involve breathing in a certain way to control breathlessness and strengthen your lungs
A procedure in which a bronchoscope (a medical instrument like a tube) is passed through the mouth or nose into the lung and fluid is squirted into a small part of the lung and then collected for examination4
A lung condition where the air sacs within the lungs (alveoli) become damaged5
Extreme weariness resulting from exertion or illness
Of unknown cause
Rapid and uncontrolled breathing
A disease where there is progressive scarring or thickening of the lungs without a known cause4
The surgical removal of cells or tissue samples from the lung for examination by a pathologist10
The lung tissue becomes thickened and stiff
A test that uses a type of X-ray that produces multiple, detailed images of areas inside the body4
A burning sensation in the chest, which can spread to the throat, along with a sour taste in the mouth
Where inflamed tissue is replaced with scar tissue, making it thicken and become stiffer4
A symptom where the ends of the fingers become wider and rounder8
A digestive disease where stomach acid moves up out of the stomach and irritates the lining of the food pipe (oesophagus)9
A physician specializing in the management of diseases of the digestive system
An event characterized by sudden, severe worsening of symptoms or an increase in disease severity1
Finding your own class
You may be able to find your own yoga class; however, it is important that you find a class that is suitable for your individual situation and condition.
Some classes may be more physically demanding than others. Speak to the teacher before you begin the class to make sure that it is appropriate for you.
If you are considering finding your own class, ask yourself the following questions:
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An operation to replace a patient’s diseased lungs with lungs from a donorView in glossaryView in glossary
The worsening of a disease/condition over time
View in glossaryA formal documentation when someone else is given the responsibility to manage your affairs and make certain decisions on your behalf
View in glossaryRefers to the lungs
View in glossaryA group of tests used to check how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they supply oxygen to the rest of the body14
View in glossaryA type of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels to the lungs and the right side of the heart15
View in glossaryTherapy that provides relief from symptoms to help patients live more comfortably with their disease13
View in glossaryAdministration of oxygen as a medical intervention11
View in glossaryA small plastic tube or prongs that fit in the nostrils to deliver supplementary oxygen11
View in glossaryListening to and playing music as a therapy which aims to ease the symptoms of those living with IPF
View in glossaryA sleep disorder characterised by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep12
View in glossaryA specialist who helps someone recover or live with their symptoms more easily
View in glossaryA machine that removes other gases from the air to provide oxygen for oxygen therapy11
View in glossaryAn education and exercise program designed to improve the quality of life for people with lung conditions16
View in glossaryA physician specialised in lung problems (also known as a respirologist)
View in glossaryA product that gives protection against a specific infection
View in glossaryA test used to monitor oxygen levels in a patient’s blood, usually with a non-invasive sensor11
View in glossaryA breathing technique to help control breathlessness and reduce anxiety17
View in glossaryA disease that affects only a small percentage of the population
View in glossarySomething that is associated with an increased risk of disease or infection
View in glossaryA technique that helps to reduce stress and anxiety by helping to understand and manage your emotions
View in glossaryTherapies used alongside conventional treatments that help treat symptoms and may improve overall physical and mental wellbeing
View in glossaryA medical study that investigates how safe and effective a new therapy or technique is for treating a certain disease
View in glossaryA disease or condition that occurs at the same time as another disease or condition
View in glossaryA device to deliver compressed air to improve sleep in people with obstructive sleep apnoea6
View in glossaryA disease where a waxy substance (plaque) builds up inside the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle7
View in glossaryA type of chronic disease that typically worsens over time and is characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are older terms used for COPD5
View in glossaryRefers to the heart, and blood vessels
View in glossaryA type of medication that aims to slow the scarring and stiffening of lungs to slow disease progression2
View in glossaryTiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the blood takes place
View in glossaryA test that shows how well the lungs are working by measuring how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in the blood. This test requires that a small volume of blood be drawn from the patient3
View in glossaryTechniques that involve breathing in a certain way to control breathlessness and strengthen your lungs
View in glossaryA procedure in which a bronchoscope (a medical instrument like a tube) is passed through the mouth or nose into the lung and fluid is squirted into a small part of the lung and then collected for examination4
View in glossaryA lung condition where the air sacs within the lungs (alveoli) become damaged5
View in glossaryExtreme weariness resulting from exertion or illness
View in glossaryOf unknown cause
View in glossaryRapid and uncontrolled breathing
View in glossaryA disease where there is progressive scarring or thickening of the lungs without a known cause4
View in glossaryThe surgical removal of cells or tissue samples from the lung for examination by a pathologist10
View in glossaryThe lung tissue becomes thickened and stiff
View in glossaryA test that uses a type of X-ray that produces multiple, detailed images of areas inside the body4
View in glossaryA burning sensation in the chest, which can spread to the throat, along with a sour taste in the mouth
View in glossaryWhere inflamed tissue is replaced with scar tissue, making it thicken and become stiffer4
View in glossaryA symptom where the ends of the fingers become wider and rounder8
View in glossaryA digestive disease where stomach acid moves up out of the stomach and irritates the lining of the food pipe (oesophagus)9
View in glossaryA physician specializing in the management of diseases of the digestive system
View in glossaryAn event characterized by sudden, severe worsening of symptoms or an increase in disease severity1
Does the class provide the right level of intensity and challenge for me?
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2
An operation to replace a patient’s diseased lungs with lungs from a donorView in glossaryView in glossary
The worsening of a disease/condition over time
View in glossaryA formal documentation when someone else is given the responsibility to manage your affairs and make certain decisions on your behalf
View in glossaryRefers to the lungs
View in glossaryA group of tests used to check how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they supply oxygen to the rest of the body14
View in glossaryA type of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels to the lungs and the right side of the heart15
View in glossaryTherapy that provides relief from symptoms to help patients live more comfortably with their disease13
View in glossaryAdministration of oxygen as a medical intervention11
View in glossaryA small plastic tube or prongs that fit in the nostrils to deliver supplementary oxygen11
View in glossaryListening to and playing music as a therapy which aims to ease the symptoms of those living with IPF
View in glossaryA sleep disorder characterised by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep12
View in glossaryA specialist who helps someone recover or live with their symptoms more easily
View in glossaryA machine that removes other gases from the air to provide oxygen for oxygen therapy11
View in glossaryAn education and exercise program designed to improve the quality of life for people with lung conditions16
View in glossaryA physician specialised in lung problems (also known as a respirologist)
View in glossaryA product that gives protection against a specific infection
View in glossaryA test used to monitor oxygen levels in a patient’s blood, usually with a non-invasive sensor11
View in glossaryA breathing technique to help control breathlessness and reduce anxiety17
View in glossaryA disease that affects only a small percentage of the population
View in glossarySomething that is associated with an increased risk of disease or infection
View in glossaryA technique that helps to reduce stress and anxiety by helping to understand and manage your emotions
View in glossaryTherapies used alongside conventional treatments that help treat symptoms and may improve overall physical and mental wellbeing
View in glossaryA medical study that investigates how safe and effective a new therapy or technique is for treating a certain disease
View in glossaryA disease or condition that occurs at the same time as another disease or condition
View in glossaryA device to deliver compressed air to improve sleep in people with obstructive sleep apnoea6
View in glossaryA disease where a waxy substance (plaque) builds up inside the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle7
View in glossaryA type of chronic disease that typically worsens over time and is characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are older terms used for COPD5
View in glossaryRefers to the heart, and blood vessels
View in glossaryA type of medication that aims to slow the scarring and stiffening of lungs to slow disease progression2
View in glossaryTiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the blood takes place
View in glossaryA test that shows how well the lungs are working by measuring how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in the blood. This test requires that a small volume of blood be drawn from the patient3
View in glossaryTechniques that involve breathing in a certain way to control breathlessness and strengthen your lungs
View in glossaryA procedure in which a bronchoscope (a medical instrument like a tube) is passed through the mouth or nose into the lung and fluid is squirted into a small part of the lung and then collected for examination4
View in glossaryA lung condition where the air sacs within the lungs (alveoli) become damaged5
View in glossaryExtreme weariness resulting from exertion or illness
View in glossaryOf unknown cause
View in glossaryRapid and uncontrolled breathing
View in glossaryA disease where there is progressive scarring or thickening of the lungs without a known cause4
View in glossaryThe surgical removal of cells or tissue samples from the lung for examination by a pathologist10
View in glossaryThe lung tissue becomes thickened and stiff
View in glossaryA test that uses a type of X-ray that produces multiple, detailed images of areas inside the body4
View in glossaryA burning sensation in the chest, which can spread to the throat, along with a sour taste in the mouth
View in glossaryWhere inflamed tissue is replaced with scar tissue, making it thicken and become stiffer4
View in glossaryA symptom where the ends of the fingers become wider and rounder8
View in glossaryA digestive disease where stomach acid moves up out of the stomach and irritates the lining of the food pipe (oesophagus)9
View in glossaryA physician specializing in the management of diseases of the digestive system
View in glossaryAn event characterized by sudden, severe worsening of symptoms or an increase in disease severity1
Is the classroom’s atmosphere calming and inviting?
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3
An operation to replace a patient’s diseased lungs with lungs from a donorView in glossaryView in glossary
The worsening of a disease/condition over time
View in glossaryA formal documentation when someone else is given the responsibility to manage your affairs and make certain decisions on your behalf
View in glossaryRefers to the lungs
View in glossaryA group of tests used to check how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they supply oxygen to the rest of the body14
View in glossaryA type of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels to the lungs and the right side of the heart15
View in glossaryTherapy that provides relief from symptoms to help patients live more comfortably with their disease13
View in glossaryAdministration of oxygen as a medical intervention11
View in glossaryA small plastic tube or prongs that fit in the nostrils to deliver supplementary oxygen11
View in glossaryListening to and playing music as a therapy which aims to ease the symptoms of those living with IPF
View in glossaryA sleep disorder characterised by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep12
View in glossaryA specialist who helps someone recover or live with their symptoms more easily
View in glossaryA machine that removes other gases from the air to provide oxygen for oxygen therapy11
View in glossaryAn education and exercise program designed to improve the quality of life for people with lung conditions16
View in glossaryA physician specialised in lung problems (also known as a respirologist)
View in glossaryA product that gives protection against a specific infection
View in glossaryA test used to monitor oxygen levels in a patient’s blood, usually with a non-invasive sensor11
View in glossaryA breathing technique to help control breathlessness and reduce anxiety17
View in glossaryA disease that affects only a small percentage of the population
View in glossarySomething that is associated with an increased risk of disease or infection
View in glossaryA technique that helps to reduce stress and anxiety by helping to understand and manage your emotions
View in glossaryTherapies used alongside conventional treatments that help treat symptoms and may improve overall physical and mental wellbeing
View in glossaryA medical study that investigates how safe and effective a new therapy or technique is for treating a certain disease
View in glossaryA disease or condition that occurs at the same time as another disease or condition
View in glossaryA device to deliver compressed air to improve sleep in people with obstructive sleep apnoea6
View in glossaryA disease where a waxy substance (plaque) builds up inside the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle7
View in glossaryA type of chronic disease that typically worsens over time and is characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are older terms used for COPD5
View in glossaryRefers to the heart, and blood vessels
View in glossaryA type of medication that aims to slow the scarring and stiffening of lungs to slow disease progression2
View in glossaryTiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the blood takes place
View in glossaryA test that shows how well the lungs are working by measuring how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in the blood. This test requires that a small volume of blood be drawn from the patient3
View in glossaryTechniques that involve breathing in a certain way to control breathlessness and strengthen your lungs
View in glossaryA procedure in which a bronchoscope (a medical instrument like a tube) is passed through the mouth or nose into the lung and fluid is squirted into a small part of the lung and then collected for examination4
View in glossaryA lung condition where the air sacs within the lungs (alveoli) become damaged5
View in glossaryExtreme weariness resulting from exertion or illness
View in glossaryOf unknown cause
View in glossaryRapid and uncontrolled breathing
View in glossaryA disease where there is progressive scarring or thickening of the lungs without a known cause4
View in glossaryThe surgical removal of cells or tissue samples from the lung for examination by a pathologist10
View in glossaryThe lung tissue becomes thickened and stiff
View in glossaryA test that uses a type of X-ray that produces multiple, detailed images of areas inside the body4
View in glossaryA burning sensation in the chest, which can spread to the throat, along with a sour taste in the mouth
View in glossaryWhere inflamed tissue is replaced with scar tissue, making it thicken and become stiffer4
View in glossaryA symptom where the ends of the fingers become wider and rounder8
View in glossaryA digestive disease where stomach acid moves up out of the stomach and irritates the lining of the food pipe (oesophagus)9
View in glossaryA physician specializing in the management of diseases of the digestive system
View in glossaryAn event characterized by sudden, severe worsening of symptoms or an increase in disease severity1
Is the teacher approachable and do they listen to your needs?
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4
An operation to replace a patient’s diseased lungs with lungs from a donorView in glossaryView in glossary
The worsening of a disease/condition over time
View in glossaryA formal documentation when someone else is given the responsibility to manage your affairs and make certain decisions on your behalf
View in glossaryRefers to the lungs
View in glossaryA group of tests used to check how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they supply oxygen to the rest of the body14
View in glossaryA type of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels to the lungs and the right side of the heart15
View in glossaryTherapy that provides relief from symptoms to help patients live more comfortably with their disease13
View in glossaryAdministration of oxygen as a medical intervention11
View in glossaryA small plastic tube or prongs that fit in the nostrils to deliver supplementary oxygen11
View in glossaryListening to and playing music as a therapy which aims to ease the symptoms of those living with IPF
View in glossaryA sleep disorder characterised by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep12
View in glossaryA specialist who helps someone recover or live with their symptoms more easily
View in glossaryA machine that removes other gases from the air to provide oxygen for oxygen therapy11
View in glossaryAn education and exercise program designed to improve the quality of life for people with lung conditions16
View in glossaryA physician specialised in lung problems (also known as a respirologist)
View in glossaryA product that gives protection against a specific infection
View in glossaryA test used to monitor oxygen levels in a patient’s blood, usually with a non-invasive sensor11
View in glossaryA breathing technique to help control breathlessness and reduce anxiety17
View in glossaryA disease that affects only a small percentage of the population
View in glossarySomething that is associated with an increased risk of disease or infection
View in glossaryA technique that helps to reduce stress and anxiety by helping to understand and manage your emotions
View in glossaryTherapies used alongside conventional treatments that help treat symptoms and may improve overall physical and mental wellbeing
View in glossaryA medical study that investigates how safe and effective a new therapy or technique is for treating a certain disease
View in glossaryA disease or condition that occurs at the same time as another disease or condition
View in glossaryA device to deliver compressed air to improve sleep in people with obstructive sleep apnoea6
View in glossaryA disease where a waxy substance (plaque) builds up inside the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle7
View in glossaryA type of chronic disease that typically worsens over time and is characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are older terms used for COPD5
View in glossaryRefers to the heart, and blood vessels
View in glossaryA type of medication that aims to slow the scarring and stiffening of lungs to slow disease progression2
View in glossaryTiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the blood takes place
View in glossaryA test that shows how well the lungs are working by measuring how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in the blood. This test requires that a small volume of blood be drawn from the patient3
View in glossaryTechniques that involve breathing in a certain way to control breathlessness and strengthen your lungs
View in glossaryA procedure in which a bronchoscope (a medical instrument like a tube) is passed through the mouth or nose into the lung and fluid is squirted into a small part of the lung and then collected for examination4
View in glossaryA lung condition where the air sacs within the lungs (alveoli) become damaged5
View in glossaryExtreme weariness resulting from exertion or illness
View in glossaryOf unknown cause
View in glossaryRapid and uncontrolled breathing
View in glossaryA disease where there is progressive scarring or thickening of the lungs without a known cause4
View in glossaryThe surgical removal of cells or tissue samples from the lung for examination by a pathologist10
View in glossaryThe lung tissue becomes thickened and stiff
View in glossaryA test that uses a type of X-ray that produces multiple, detailed images of areas inside the body4
View in glossaryA burning sensation in the chest, which can spread to the throat, along with a sour taste in the mouth
View in glossaryWhere inflamed tissue is replaced with scar tissue, making it thicken and become stiffer4
View in glossaryA symptom where the ends of the fingers become wider and rounder8
View in glossaryA digestive disease where stomach acid moves up out of the stomach and irritates the lining of the food pipe (oesophagus)9
View in glossaryA physician specializing in the management of diseases of the digestive system
View in glossaryAn event characterized by sudden, severe worsening of symptoms or an increase in disease severity1
Does the teacher ensure the safety of those taking part?
The worsening of a disease/condition over time
A formal documentation when someone else is given the responsibility to manage your affairs and make certain decisions on your behalf
Refers to the lungs
A group of tests used to check how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they supply oxygen to the rest of the body14
A type of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels to the lungs and the right side of the heart15
Therapy that provides relief from symptoms to help patients live more comfortably with their disease13
Administration of oxygen as a medical intervention11
A small plastic tube or prongs that fit in the nostrils to deliver supplementary oxygen11
Listening to and playing music as a therapy which aims to ease the symptoms of those living with IPF
A sleep disorder characterised by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep12
A specialist who helps someone recover or live with their symptoms more easily
A machine that removes other gases from the air to provide oxygen for oxygen therapy11
An education and exercise program designed to improve the quality of life for people with lung conditions16
A physician specialised in lung problems (also known as a respirologist)
A product that gives protection against a specific infection
A test used to monitor oxygen levels in a patient’s blood, usually with a non-invasive sensor11
A breathing technique to help control breathlessness and reduce anxiety17
A disease that affects only a small percentage of the population
Something that is associated with an increased risk of disease or infection
A technique that helps to reduce stress and anxiety by helping to understand and manage your emotions
Therapies used alongside conventional treatments that help treat symptoms and may improve overall physical and mental wellbeing
A medical study that investigates how safe and effective a new therapy or technique is for treating a certain disease
A disease or condition that occurs at the same time as another disease or condition
A device to deliver compressed air to improve sleep in people with obstructive sleep apnoea6
A disease where a waxy substance (plaque) builds up inside the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle7
A type of chronic disease that typically worsens over time and is characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are older terms used for COPD5
Refers to the heart, and blood vessels
A type of medication that aims to slow the scarring and stiffening of lungs to slow disease progression2
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the blood takes place
A test that shows how well the lungs are working by measuring how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in the blood. This test requires that a small volume of blood be drawn from the patient3
Techniques that involve breathing in a certain way to control breathlessness and strengthen your lungs
A procedure in which a bronchoscope (a medical instrument like a tube) is passed through the mouth or nose into the lung and fluid is squirted into a small part of the lung and then collected for examination4
A lung condition where the air sacs within the lungs (alveoli) become damaged5
Extreme weariness resulting from exertion or illness
Of unknown cause
Rapid and uncontrolled breathing
A disease where there is progressive scarring or thickening of the lungs without a known cause4
The surgical removal of cells or tissue samples from the lung for examination by a pathologist10
The lung tissue becomes thickened and stiff
A test that uses a type of X-ray that produces multiple, detailed images of areas inside the body4
A burning sensation in the chest, which can spread to the throat, along with a sour taste in the mouth
Where inflamed tissue is replaced with scar tissue, making it thicken and become stiffer4
A symptom where the ends of the fingers become wider and rounder8
A digestive disease where stomach acid moves up out of the stomach and irritates the lining of the food pipe (oesophagus)9
A physician specializing in the management of diseases of the digestive system
An event characterized by sudden, severe worsening of symptoms or an increase in disease severity1
When you visit a yoga center or classroom, pay attention to how you feel about the environment. Consider how the staff treat you and how you respond to the people attending the class.
The worsening of a disease/condition over time
A formal documentation when someone else is given the responsibility to manage your affairs and make certain decisions on your behalf
Refers to the lungs
A group of tests used to check how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they supply oxygen to the rest of the body14
A type of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels to the lungs and the right side of the heart15
Therapy that provides relief from symptoms to help patients live more comfortably with their disease13
Administration of oxygen as a medical intervention11
A small plastic tube or prongs that fit in the nostrils to deliver supplementary oxygen11
Listening to and playing music as a therapy which aims to ease the symptoms of those living with IPF
A sleep disorder characterised by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep12
A specialist who helps someone recover or live with their symptoms more easily
A machine that removes other gases from the air to provide oxygen for oxygen therapy11
An education and exercise program designed to improve the quality of life for people with lung conditions16
A physician specialised in lung problems (also known as a respirologist)
A product that gives protection against a specific infection
A test used to monitor oxygen levels in a patient’s blood, usually with a non-invasive sensor11
A breathing technique to help control breathlessness and reduce anxiety17
A disease that affects only a small percentage of the population
Something that is associated with an increased risk of disease or infection
A technique that helps to reduce stress and anxiety by helping to understand and manage your emotions
Therapies used alongside conventional treatments that help treat symptoms and may improve overall physical and mental wellbeing
A medical study that investigates how safe and effective a new therapy or technique is for treating a certain disease
A disease or condition that occurs at the same time as another disease or condition
A device to deliver compressed air to improve sleep in people with obstructive sleep apnoea6
A disease where a waxy substance (plaque) builds up inside the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle7
A type of chronic disease that typically worsens over time and is characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are older terms used for COPD5
Refers to the heart, and blood vessels
A type of medication that aims to slow the scarring and stiffening of lungs to slow disease progression2
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the blood takes place
A test that shows how well the lungs are working by measuring how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in the blood. This test requires that a small volume of blood be drawn from the patient3
Techniques that involve breathing in a certain way to control breathlessness and strengthen your lungs
A procedure in which a bronchoscope (a medical instrument like a tube) is passed through the mouth or nose into the lung and fluid is squirted into a small part of the lung and then collected for examination4
A lung condition where the air sacs within the lungs (alveoli) become damaged5
Extreme weariness resulting from exertion or illness
Of unknown cause
Rapid and uncontrolled breathing
A disease where there is progressive scarring or thickening of the lungs without a known cause4
The surgical removal of cells or tissue samples from the lung for examination by a pathologist10
The lung tissue becomes thickened and stiff
A test that uses a type of X-ray that produces multiple, detailed images of areas inside the body4
A burning sensation in the chest, which can spread to the throat, along with a sour taste in the mouth
Where inflamed tissue is replaced with scar tissue, making it thicken and become stiffer4
A symptom where the ends of the fingers become wider and rounder8
A digestive disease where stomach acid moves up out of the stomach and irritates the lining of the food pipe (oesophagus)9
A physician specializing in the management of diseases of the digestive system
An event characterized by sudden, severe worsening of symptoms or an increase in disease severity1
Discuss yoga with your treatment team. They may be able to suggest teachers and classes which are suitable for your individual situation and condition
The worsening of a disease/condition over time
A formal documentation when someone else is given the responsibility to manage your affairs and make certain decisions on your behalf
Refers to the lungs
A group of tests used to check how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they supply oxygen to the rest of the body14
A type of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels to the lungs and the right side of the heart15
Therapy that provides relief from symptoms to help patients live more comfortably with their disease13
Administration of oxygen as a medical intervention11
A small plastic tube or prongs that fit in the nostrils to deliver supplementary oxygen11
Listening to and playing music as a therapy which aims to ease the symptoms of those living with IPF
A sleep disorder characterised by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep12
A specialist who helps someone recover or live with their symptoms more easily
A machine that removes other gases from the air to provide oxygen for oxygen therapy11
An education and exercise program designed to improve the quality of life for people with lung conditions16
A physician specialised in lung problems (also known as a respirologist)
A product that gives protection against a specific infection
A test used to monitor oxygen levels in a patient’s blood, usually with a non-invasive sensor11
A breathing technique to help control breathlessness and reduce anxiety17
A disease that affects only a small percentage of the population
Something that is associated with an increased risk of disease or infection
A technique that helps to reduce stress and anxiety by helping to understand and manage your emotions
Therapies used alongside conventional treatments that help treat symptoms and may improve overall physical and mental wellbeing
A medical study that investigates how safe and effective a new therapy or technique is for treating a certain disease
A disease or condition that occurs at the same time as another disease or condition
A device to deliver compressed air to improve sleep in people with obstructive sleep apnoea6
A disease where a waxy substance (plaque) builds up inside the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle7
A type of chronic disease that typically worsens over time and is characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are older terms used for COPD5
Refers to the heart, and blood vessels
A type of medication that aims to slow the scarring and stiffening of lungs to slow disease progression2
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the blood takes place
A test that shows how well the lungs are working by measuring how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in the blood. This test requires that a small volume of blood be drawn from the patient3
Techniques that involve breathing in a certain way to control breathlessness and strengthen your lungs
A procedure in which a bronchoscope (a medical instrument like a tube) is passed through the mouth or nose into the lung and fluid is squirted into a small part of the lung and then collected for examination4
A lung condition where the air sacs within the lungs (alveoli) become damaged5
Extreme weariness resulting from exertion or illness
Of unknown cause
Rapid and uncontrolled breathing
A disease where there is progressive scarring or thickening of the lungs without a known cause4
The surgical removal of cells or tissue samples from the lung for examination by a pathologist10
The lung tissue becomes thickened and stiff
A test that uses a type of X-ray that produces multiple, detailed images of areas inside the body4
A burning sensation in the chest, which can spread to the throat, along with a sour taste in the mouth
Where inflamed tissue is replaced with scar tissue, making it thicken and become stiffer4
A symptom where the ends of the fingers become wider and rounder8
A digestive disease where stomach acid moves up out of the stomach and irritates the lining of the food pipe (oesophagus)9
A physician specializing in the management of diseases of the digestive system
An event characterized by sudden, severe worsening of symptoms or an increase in disease severity1
What does a yoga class involve?
Yoga can take many different forms; however, most classes will follow a similar routine. A typical yoga class consists of:
- A warm up, where you move gently to stretch different parts of the body
- Light breathing exercises, where you match your movement to your breathing
- A series of movements and poses to stretch and strengthen different parts of the body
- Most classes conclude with a period of relaxation and meditation
The worsening of a disease/condition over time
A formal documentation when someone else is given the responsibility to manage your affairs and make certain decisions on your behalf
Refers to the lungs
A group of tests used to check how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they supply oxygen to the rest of the body14
A type of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels to the lungs and the right side of the heart15
Therapy that provides relief from symptoms to help patients live more comfortably with their disease13
Administration of oxygen as a medical intervention11
A small plastic tube or prongs that fit in the nostrils to deliver supplementary oxygen11
Listening to and playing music as a therapy which aims to ease the symptoms of those living with IPF
A sleep disorder characterised by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep12
A specialist who helps someone recover or live with their symptoms more easily
A machine that removes other gases from the air to provide oxygen for oxygen therapy11
An education and exercise program designed to improve the quality of life for people with lung conditions16
A physician specialised in lung problems (also known as a respirologist)
A product that gives protection against a specific infection
A test used to monitor oxygen levels in a patient’s blood, usually with a non-invasive sensor11
A breathing technique to help control breathlessness and reduce anxiety17
A disease that affects only a small percentage of the population
Something that is associated with an increased risk of disease or infection
A technique that helps to reduce stress and anxiety by helping to understand and manage your emotions
Therapies used alongside conventional treatments that help treat symptoms and may improve overall physical and mental wellbeing
A medical study that investigates how safe and effective a new therapy or technique is for treating a certain disease
A disease or condition that occurs at the same time as another disease or condition
A device to deliver compressed air to improve sleep in people with obstructive sleep apnoea6
A disease where a waxy substance (plaque) builds up inside the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle7
A type of chronic disease that typically worsens over time and is characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are older terms used for COPD5
Refers to the heart, and blood vessels
A type of medication that aims to slow the scarring and stiffening of lungs to slow disease progression2
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the blood takes place
A test that shows how well the lungs are working by measuring how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in the blood. This test requires that a small volume of blood be drawn from the patient3
Techniques that involve breathing in a certain way to control breathlessness and strengthen your lungs
A procedure in which a bronchoscope (a medical instrument like a tube) is passed through the mouth or nose into the lung and fluid is squirted into a small part of the lung and then collected for examination4
A lung condition where the air sacs within the lungs (alveoli) become damaged5
Extreme weariness resulting from exertion or illness
Of unknown cause
Rapid and uncontrolled breathing
A disease where there is progressive scarring or thickening of the lungs without a known cause4
The surgical removal of cells or tissue samples from the lung for examination by a pathologist10
The lung tissue becomes thickened and stiff
A test that uses a type of X-ray that produces multiple, detailed images of areas inside the body4
A burning sensation in the chest, which can spread to the throat, along with a sour taste in the mouth
Where inflamed tissue is replaced with scar tissue, making it thicken and become stiffer4
A symptom where the ends of the fingers become wider and rounder8
A digestive disease where stomach acid moves up out of the stomach and irritates the lining of the food pipe (oesophagus)9
A physician specializing in the management of diseases of the digestive system
An event characterized by sudden, severe worsening of symptoms or an increase in disease severity1
If you find a specific pose too difficult, your teacher will always be on hand to help you. Most poses have different variations that are easier to perform
The worsening of a disease/condition over time
A formal documentation when someone else is given the responsibility to manage your affairs and make certain decisions on your behalf
Refers to the lungs
A group of tests used to check how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they supply oxygen to the rest of the body14
A type of high blood pressure that affects the blood vessels to the lungs and the right side of the heart15
Therapy that provides relief from symptoms to help patients live more comfortably with their disease13
Administration of oxygen as a medical intervention11
A small plastic tube or prongs that fit in the nostrils to deliver supplementary oxygen11
Listening to and playing music as a therapy which aims to ease the symptoms of those living with IPF
A sleep disorder characterised by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep12
A specialist who helps someone recover or live with their symptoms more easily
A machine that removes other gases from the air to provide oxygen for oxygen therapy11
An education and exercise program designed to improve the quality of life for people with lung conditions16
A physician specialised in lung problems (also known as a respirologist)
A product that gives protection against a specific infection
A test used to monitor oxygen levels in a patient’s blood, usually with a non-invasive sensor11
A breathing technique to help control breathlessness and reduce anxiety17
A disease that affects only a small percentage of the population
Something that is associated with an increased risk of disease or infection
A technique that helps to reduce stress and anxiety by helping to understand and manage your emotions
Therapies used alongside conventional treatments that help treat symptoms and may improve overall physical and mental wellbeing
A medical study that investigates how safe and effective a new therapy or technique is for treating a certain disease
A disease or condition that occurs at the same time as another disease or condition
A device to deliver compressed air to improve sleep in people with obstructive sleep apnoea6
A disease where a waxy substance (plaque) builds up inside the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle7
A type of chronic disease that typically worsens over time and is characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are older terms used for COPD5
Refers to the heart, and blood vessels
A type of medication that aims to slow the scarring and stiffening of lungs to slow disease progression2
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the blood takes place
A test that shows how well the lungs are working by measuring how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in the blood. This test requires that a small volume of blood be drawn from the patient3
Techniques that involve breathing in a certain way to control breathlessness and strengthen your lungs
A procedure in which a bronchoscope (a medical instrument like a tube) is passed through the mouth or nose into the lung and fluid is squirted into a small part of the lung and then collected for examination4
A lung condition where the air sacs within the lungs (alveoli) become damaged5
Extreme weariness resulting from exertion or illness
Of unknown cause
Rapid and uncontrolled breathing
A disease where there is progressive scarring or thickening of the lungs without a known cause4
The surgical removal of cells or tissue samples from the lung for examination by a pathologist10
The lung tissue becomes thickened and stiff
A test that uses a type of X-ray that produces multiple, detailed images of areas inside the body4
A burning sensation in the chest, which can spread to the throat, along with a sour taste in the mouth
Where inflamed tissue is replaced with scar tissue, making it thicken and become stiffer4
A symptom where the ends of the fingers become wider and rounder8
A digestive disease where stomach acid moves up out of the stomach and irritates the lining of the food pipe (oesophagus)9
A physician specializing in the management of diseases of the digestive system
An event characterized by sudden, severe worsening of symptoms or an increase in disease severity1
What should I bear in mind before starting yoga?
Many people practice yoga for different reasons: to gain strength, increase flexibility, manage stress, or to adopt a more peaceful way of life.1
Whatever your reasons for turning to yoga, you’ll want to keep a few considerations in mind to get off to a good start.
- Be sure to consult your treatment team before starting a yoga practice program. Explain the specific kind of yoga you intend to practice. They may point you in the direction of local classes for people with pulmonary fibrosis
- Set clear goals for yourself. Decide exactly what you want to accomplish (flexibility, fitness, better mental health)
- Make a realistic commitment. Promising yourself you’ll practice for an hour every day sounds great, but it doesn’t do you any good if you can’t reasonably manage that schedule. Just 30 minutes once or twice a week is a good starting point
- Keep a practice diary and regularly read through your diary to see the progress you’ve made. Progress is the best motivator
As with all forms of activity that may involve different levels of physical exertion, it is important to discuss any plans you have with your treatment team. They will be able to help you decide on what additional practices can best support your health and wellbeing.
A key part of yoga practice is pacing your breathing to your movements. Breathing exercises can also help you to control your breathing.
Key Takeaways
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Yoga is a gentle exercise that can increase your strength and flexibility
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Yoga can improve the quality of life of people with long-term health conditions
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Be sure to find a suitable class for you. Speak to your treatment team and the yoga instructor for advice
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Ranjita R, et al. Yoga-based pulmonary rehabilitation for the management of dyspnea in coal miners with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2016;7(3):158-166.
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