Evaluating quality of life (QOL) in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) goes beyond lung function numbers. It also shows how treatments affect daily well-being and guides funding, ...

Sabari recommends regular activity, such as walking 30 minutes a day several times a week, to help maintain lung strength.

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In this Q&A, Avitzur breaks down the study’s findings and suggests how the information can be used to advance PF research and treatments. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. AJMC: ...

Dr. Shune concludes the discussion by focusing on safety, sequencing, and practical considerations for incorporating ...

Different fibrotic interstitial lung diseases share demographic and functional similarities despite having different causes.

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The trail enrolled 123 patients at 23 sites across the US and Europe.

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Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed a tool that can identify airway mucus abnormalities in patients with ...