What is Pulmonary Fibrosis

Diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD), also known as interstitial lung disease, refers to a group of lung diseases, affecting the alveolar epithelium, pulmonary capillary endothe...

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Hi, I'm new to this site and am saying hello! I have had PF for a few years now and am now on oxygen at home waiting to hear if I'm viable PF and therefore am an extremely rare case in England. I'm trying to find anyone who has been in a similar position to me for advice

I look forward to chatting to you all x
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Reply #1 - 01/17/08  11:16am
" Welcome Lupina! What would you like to know?

Dez "
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Reply #2 - 04/25/08  7:13am
" I am new here, and not quite sure what all the abreviations mean yet. But welcom girl! I put ALL that I know so maybe someone could help me understand what I might be dealing with. It's very difficult. I feel that this is VERY serious, but husband doesn't even want to know more. "
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Reply #3 - 05/07/08  10:21am
" I know how you feel i have the oxygen to,i cant do a whole lot no more and to walk a short distance is a chore for me,was diagnosed with PF a week ago and add the RA and all the other problems makes for alot of bad days. "
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Reply #4 - 07/07/08  12:42pm
" Ohio...I have PF and RA also...but have had it much longer than you...what meds are you on and how much liter flow on your oxygen? I developed RA from being on Prednisone....you too? "
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