03/09/2023
September marks Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) Awareness Month, a globally recognised awareness initiative aimed at raising awareness about the disease, its symptoms and the need for support.
Pulmonary - LUNG
Fibrosis - SCARRING
Idiopathic PF (IPF) refers to PF that develops because of an unknown cause.
•Thickening of the lower parts of the lung (alveoli)
•The lungs stiffen as a result of tissue scarring, making deep breathing more difficult
•Scar tissue reduces the amount of oxygen that leaves the lungs and enters the bloodstream
•Lung size and capacity is reduced
More here… https://pulmonaryfibrosistrust.org/support/pulmonary-fibrosis/
Watch this video to learn more: https://youtu.be/dUkmOV9fWEI