What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)?

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is a progressive scarring lung condition. This simple animation explains how it occurs, the key symptoms, and how best to manage the condition.

Chapters:
0:00 What is IPF?
1:25 Diagnosis
2:11 Management
2:58 Prognosis

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Script: Dr Wikum Jayatunga, Review: Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

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This video was supported by: Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

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[jennifervernazza]

My grandmother never smoked and was very healthy. She got diagnosed with this disease in 2010 when she was 62. She passed away a month ago on April 19 at 68 because of it.

[samsabastian]

Deterioration of the lungs CAN be stopped by using high quality Manuka honey through a nebuliser. I was diagnosed with IPF in 2007. Within 2 months of starting this treatment my coughing had reduced 98%, and within 6 months the disease was no longer progressing. I still suffer from this disease, but 15 years later I am still here, thanks to that magnificent honey.

[antblake]

Legendary Boston radio host Robert J Lurtsema lost his life at age 68 to this terrible disease back on the year 2000. This condition is so horrible and it has cost the lives of many wonderful people. I pray that a cure will be found soon.

[mohammedal-hammadi]

Thank you so much, it's really so helpful and pretty clear video.

[joyleentanui]

I lost my husband from this disease 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 at only 33 years old he never smoked and was healthy until one evening he just fell down and died!! He got a heart attack and it was so sudden death that really traumatized me!!!

[suzyq]

I’m so scared I’ve got this .. currently awaiting results. Had a cough for months struggling to breathe and very low oxygen levels but don’t have the finger clubbing . Never smoked . Never thought I’d ever have a problem with my lungs . I have RA but it’s controlled but also have GERD . My girls haven’t even given me a grandchild yet 😢 I’m 57 x

[Stargirl]

I have just been diagnosed after a dozen tests and it's level 4, so I am just looking for information. I haven't processed it yet

[KeeferbeeferandChacopuppy]

I keep coughing up stomach acid with tiny bits and pieces of food and it tastes awful but I can feel it in my lungs and I have been having severe chest pains and the doctors can't figure out what is causing the pains

[harshadwakade]

Genetic factors can be controlled

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[JamieBrook-rv]

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[TacoNoodles]

I was told I had this due to heavy fluctuations in glucoses but I’m 22 so it’s not possible, why would they lie to me .

[thekillers]

I have been had IPF since I was born because of genes

[halkito]

Why do they not say how fucking painful IPF is?

[AhmadWoehl-ch]

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