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Life with Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Understanding pulmonary fibrosis
    • What is pulmonary fibrosis?
    • Conditions with pulmonary fibrosis
      Conditions with pulmonary fibrosis
      • RA-ILD
      • Scleroderma with ILD
      • Sarcoidosis
      • Sjögren’s syndrome
      • Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP)
      • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
      • Comorbidities, or co-existing conditions
    • Symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis
    • Diagnosing pulmonary fibrosis
      Diagnosing pulmonary fibrosis
      • Explaining pulmonary fibrosis to others
      • Recently diagnosed
  • Living with pulmonary fibrosis
    • Taking care of yourself
      Taking care of yourself
      • Vaccinations
      • Nutrition
      • Exercise
      • Sleep
      • Relaxation
      • Quitting smoking
      • COVID-19 and pulmonary fibrosis FAQs
    • Managing your pulmonary fibrosis
      Managing your pulmonary fibrosis
      • Monitoring symptoms in pulmonary fibrosis
      • Managing your cough
      • Breathing exercises
      • Making the most of your appointment
      • Questions to ask your doctor
      • Your guide to telemedicine appointments
    • Practical advice
      Practical advice
      • Setting personal goals
      • Expressing yourself
      • Traveling
      • Planning for the future
      • Power of attorney
      • Journeys through pulmonary fibrosis podcast
    • Treatments
      Treatments
      • Oxygen therapy
      • Pulmonary rehabilitation
      • Lung transplantation
    • Wellbeing resources
      Wellbeing resources
      • Community and support groups
      • Yoga
      • Music therapy
      • Mindfulness
    • Patient stories
      Patient stories
      • Patient talk series
      • Pulmonary fibrosis postcards
    • Mental wellbeing
      Mental wellbeing
      • Coping with a serious lung condition
      • Depression
  • Carer support
    • Caring for yourself
      Caring for yourself
      • Caregiver support
      • Balancing your life as a carer
      • Focusing on you
      • Your wellbeing
      • Emotional wellbeing
      • Emotional support
      • Carer support groups
      • Diet and exercise
    • Caring for someone
      Caring for someone
      • Explaining pulmonary fibrosis to others
      • Monitoring symptoms in pulmonary fibrosis
      • Lifestyle changes
      • Planning for a bad day
      • Advice on oxygen therapy
      • Looking to the future
      • Supportive care
      • Power of attorney
    • End-of-life care
      End-of-life care
      • Coping with loss
  • FAQs
  • Glossary
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RA-ILD

RA-ILD is a rare, autoimmune disease that causes a build-up of scarring in the lungs

RA-ILD
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Making the most of your appointment

During appointments, it can be difficult to remember everything. Plan what to say and what questions to ask

Making the most of your appointment
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Questions to ask your doctor

Going to your appointments with some questions prepared can help you get the most out of them

Questions to ask your doctor
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Lung transplantation

A lung transplant can be an option for the very small number of patients who meet strict criteria

Lung transplantation
Stretching Exercises

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation is an exercise and education program that can help improve quality of life

Pulmonary rehabilitation
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Oxygen therapy

Oxygen therapy can help you to perform everyday tasks by providing you with extra oxygen

Oxygen therapy
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Treatments

Pulmonary fibrosis can be managed using many different treatment strategies, as well as by making some lifestyle changes

Treatments
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Symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis can cause many symptoms, such as breathlessness or a cough. Your treatment team can help manage these symptoms

Symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis
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