Pulmonary Fibrosis News Columnist and Forum Moderator Charlene Marshall occasionally struggles with the question of “why” since being diagnosed with IPF nearly four years ago. Although she made a commitment to herself that she wouldn’t wallow in why this had to happen to her; sometimes out of anger, frustration or saddness, she can’t help but try to find answers about why she developed a terminal lung disease as a young adult.

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Pulmonary Fibrosis News Columnist and Forum Moderator Charlene Marshall reads a recently published article on a study investigating the link between high sources of bacteria in the lungs and the development or progression of IPF.

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Pulmonary Fibrosis News Columnist and Forum Moderator Charlene

Marshall shares a column from a fellow colleague who is a caregiver for her Mom, who received a successful double lung transplant one year ago. Christie Patient’s column really resonates with Charlene right now, as she worries a lot about the caregiver’s in her life, especially since this latest and rapid decline in her health. Ensuring caregivers are cared for too is very important, and Christie highlights some unique ways on how to help the caregivers in your life.

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Forum Moderator Charlene Marshall shares how commonly prescribed medication for cholesterol may benefit patients living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

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Pulmonary Fibrosis News Columnist and Forum Moderator Charlene

Marshall recaps her latest hurdles after recovering from both pneumonia and influenza.

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Charlene Marshall shares a recent news article about the Pulmonary Wellness Foundation (PWF) and their commitment to making online rehabilitation programs free for patients with rare lung diseases. PWF belongs to cardiopulmonary physical therapist Noah Greenspan, and is not only an innovative way to remove cost-prohibitive barriers to those who need pulmonary rehab, but is also focused on generating scientific data on the benefits of rehabilitation for pulmonary patients.

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Pulmonary Fibrosis News Columnist and Forum Moderator Charlene

Marshall reads from a column she wrote on fearing the development of the IPF cough. She also talks about the terrifying effects of coughing regularly and how it can be exhausting both mentally and physically.

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PF News Columnist and Forum Moderator Charlene

Marshall summarizes a study about the relationship between viral infections and IPF. The study reveals that the presence of viral infections do increase the risk of developing IPF, however,

they do not necessarily cause a worsening, or exacerbation, of the disease.

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Pulmonary Fibrosis News Columnist and Forum Moderator Charlene

Marshall discusses some of the unique issues that young adults (less than 40) living with IPF face as a result of their disease.

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