Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is rare, so most people hear about it only after they’ve been diagnosed with it. Here’s a sample of common IPF terms and what they mean.
Your lungs allow you to breathe. Take a look at this infographic to find out how they convert the air around you into the oxygen your body needs to live.
Explaining what living with a rare lung disease is like to your family or friends can be challenging at times. Here’s how others who have been newly diagnosed with IPF describe it.