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Dubious treatments for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Raising a concern about some claims about treatments that may reverse pulmonary fibrosis (lung scarring). Putting this out there just to encourage people to use their common sense and best judgement when choosing health interventions for pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung diseases.
Generally if someone claims that treatment 'X' is the 'best' for pulmonary fibrosis, this could be due to not understanding the topic well enough, not seeing the nuances between different patients or sometimes just trying to sell something... Just be careful and do plenty of research and seek opinions from trained professionals as well before embarking on experimental therapies.
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Is a CT scan necessary to detect Pulmonary Fibrosis?
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An overview of why a chest CT scan is required in most cases of interstitial lung disease / pulmonary fibrosis. The CT scan is a radiological investigation which offers a 3D picture of the lung tissue, to see where the pulmonary fibrosis (lung scarring) is located, the pattern of fibrosis, and other important lung features which may help your doctor to determine the right treatment, further inv...
Should you join a clinical trial for IPF?
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An encouragement for patients with IPF to consider joining clinical trials if they are available as it's the only way to move the field forward. #pulmonaryfibrosis #IPF
Oxygen therapy in Sarcoidosis
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Sarcoidosis can lead to severe lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis). It can also sometimes be associated with pulmonary hypertension. These can significantly impact lung function and cause a drop in oxygen levels, particularly during exertion. Oxygen saturation levels (SpO2) can be monitored using an oximeter, and values below 90% warrant a check of blood oxygen levels. This can be done through b...
Understanding drug induced ILD / pulmonary fibrosis
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An overview of drug induced interstitial lung disease / pulmonary fibrosis. This video explains how the connection between a certain medication and pulmonary fibrosis is made. Several drugs can induce lung reactions and fibrosis, but unless we have a clear timeline it can be very hard to confidently say it was a specific drug that caused the fibrosis. Remember there may be other causes for pulm...
Interstitial Lung Abnormalities (ILA) = early pulmonary fibrosis?
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Overview of interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs). ILAs represent incidental findings on a chest CT scan, which affect more than 5% of any lung zone (upper, middle or lower) in a person where interstitial lung disease / pulmonary fibrosis was not suspected. Interstitial lung abnormalities can be found in 2-9% of patients who have a CT scan (depending on the population studied). There is no cle...
Fibrotic NSIP meaning and treatment
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In this episode - fibrotic non-specific interstitial pneumonia (or NSIP) - what does this diagnosis mean and how is is treated? NSIP is a pattern that we can see on a chest CT scan or on a lung biopsy (on the pathology report). What does this mean for you as a patient or someone who cares for someone who has NSIP? NSIP may be associated with inflammatory conditions affecting the body (i.e. conn...
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis - fibrosis causes breathlessness? (+ other nuances)
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A general overview of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) based on the example from a comment received. We discuss the types of HP: acute, subacute and chronic, pulmonary fibrosis in hypersensitivity pneumonitis. It is also important to identify the triggers (antigen) for HP and this can be difficult. Sometimes exposure questionnaires may help, and we have blood tests to look for sensitization to...
Cardiovascular disease and interstitial lung diseases (ILD)
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It is really important to have more awareness of the risks of developing cardiovascular diseases in patients who have interstitial lung disease / pulmonary fibrosis. Many patients with ILD can develop something called pulmonary hypertension, which is an increased pressure between the right side of the heart and the lungs. This can cause blood oxygen levels to drop significantly and lead to seve...
Breathing worsening quickly in Pulmonary Fibrosis / Interstitial Lung Disease
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Why would breathing suddenly start to worsen for people who have pulmonary fibrosis? This can be the sign of worsening fibrosis (scarring of the lungs), but often there are some other factors involved (other medical problems). Normally, pulmonary fibrosis can be progressive, and in these cases we expect a slow worsening of breathlessness over time (months to years). In some cases, the progressi...
What do genetic tests mean in Pulmonary Fibrosis / ILD? (genomic testing interpretation)
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What do genetic test results mean in cases of pulmonary fibrosis / interstitial lung diseases (ILD)? How are genetic testing results interpreted? Super complex topic in this episode: - When do we request genetic (genomic) testing for patients with ILD / pulmonary fibrosis? - Where is genetic testing conducted? - What tests are normally done for pulmonary fibrosis? (telomere length, telomere-rel...
How to monitor Pulmonary Fibrosis over time?
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What to expect as follow-up for cases of interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary fibrosis? How will your doctor check whether the lung scarring is getting worse? What are the tests they may request? What questions will they ask? How often will you need to be seen? Do all cases of pulmonary fibrosis require long-term follow-up consultations? These are some of the questions that I answer in...
What is Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH)?
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An overview of Langerhans cell histiocytosis, or LCH. LCH is a rare lung disease caused by the accumulation of a type of cells in the lungs, around the small airways. These cells are called Langerhans cells. This condition leads to the appearance of so called "lung cysts", which are small cavities within both lungs. Typically, in LCH, there are multiple small cavities in both lungs, but which a...
Ventolin inhaler useful in Pulmonary Fibrosis?
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Is it useful to use a Ventolin (salbutamol, or "blue") inhaler if you have pulmonary fibrosis? Salbutamol inhalers are useful for patients who also have evidence of an airways' disease component. Some patients who have pulmonary fibrosis may also have other chest conditions associated (such as asthma or COPD). In these cases, inhalers may actually help with breathlessness. Also, patients who ha...
Testing for Pulmonary Fibrosis in Healthy relatives?
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This is a nuanced comment on whether someone who has family history of interstitial lung disease (ILD) but no respiratory symptoms should seek to have genetic (genomic) tests done or a chest CT scan to screen for the presence of early ILD changes. These interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) can actually be found in a very large number of people, but not always represent the early stages of pul...
Can Lung Function improve in Pulmonary Fibrosis?
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Can Lung Function improve in Pulmonary Fibrosis?
Pulmonary Fibrosis and Birds!
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Pulmonary Fibrosis and Birds!
Brain "fog" and low oxygen in Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Brain "fog" and low oxygen in Pulmonary Fibrosis
Residual fibrosis or Pulmonary Fibrosis?
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Residual fibrosis or Pulmonary Fibrosis?
How does Acid Reflux impact Pulmonary Fibrosis?
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How does Acid Reflux impact Pulmonary Fibrosis?
No one knows what causes pulmonary fibrosis?
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No one knows what causes pulmonary fibrosis?
Palliative care for pulmonary fibrosis
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Palliative care for pulmonary fibrosis
What is the UIP (usual interstitial pneumonia) pattern?
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What is the UIP (usual interstitial pneumonia) pattern?
Multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussion for interstitial lung diseases (ILD)
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Multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussion for interstitial lung diseases (ILD)
Patient perspective on ILD and pulmonary fibrosis (ahead of Christmas 2023)
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Patient perspective on ILD and pulmonary fibrosis (ahead of Christmas 2023)
Steroids to treat Interstitial Lung Diseases - necessary?
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Steroids to treat Interstitial Lung Diseases - necessary?
What happens during the first consultation for ILD?
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What happens during the first consultation for ILD?
3-5 year survival in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)?
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3-5 year survival in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)?
Are all ILD cases IPF?
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Are all ILD cases IPF?
Pulmonary Fibrosis nursing - What does an ILD specialist nurse do?
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Pulmonary Fibrosis nursing - What does an ILD specialist nurse do?

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  • @feliciarobtoy4885
    @feliciarobtoy4885 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi I’m 51 years old and I have IPF and I’m on ofev but I’m getting tired I’m still working but lately it’s truly been a struggle gee it’s hard to be like this I was always full of life with much energy What do I do just stop working I make really good money now what I go on disability and not even get half of what I was making I am a true believer in our Lord I actually got a miracle from God . Until I recently got pneumonia for over 10 weeks now everything is back to where I was last march so for almost a year I have been doing great with no problems at all until now I will go back to see my pulmonary doctor in march I also have to have another CT scan next month 9:46 prayers for everyone I do know I will have to get a lung 🫁 transplant I was told that last February and I went to a healing revival 12:54 12:54

  • @feliciarobtoy4885
    @feliciarobtoy4885 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi I’m 51 years old I was diagnosed with IPF about 2 years ago I’m still working but I’m getting tired I’m on ofev I was doing very well but now my breathing has gotten worse i am just trying to get some more knowledge about this 4:56 Thank you 🙏

  • @lornaferrari5575
    @lornaferrari5575 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for presentation. My husband had p for 16 years but it was stable. He had CT scans each year and it was not progressing. During the COVID epidemic he had his first vaccine in spring 2021 and 2nd vaccine in July 2021. Within 5 months he had lost a lot of weight…was struggling to breath was was put in intensive care, he sadly died in Feb 2022. I have read studies that say Cvi vaccines exasperate of problems. I am still devastated by the loss of my husband at only 68 years old. Lorna Ferrari Toronto Canada

  • @CeceKruchkoSmith
    @CeceKruchkoSmith 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you. Cancer has been so far not detected per doctor call to day. So now it’s the ‘what is the growing mass?’ Thank you for sharing ❤ your knowledge and so clearly.

  • @Poaf-1
    @Poaf-1 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My dad lived for 14 yrs with this disease We are in the end stage now he’s 81 .. still no cure in this day and age . Is beyond belief. We got billions for wars but not medical cures .

  • @Poaf-1
    @Poaf-1 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My dad is in the end stage of this. I hate it . Why does this happen why ? Still not cure in this day and age .

  • @curiosityC
    @curiosityC 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My friend has sarcoidosis in eyes and kidneys. The treatment is not doing much good. Any new treatments?

  • @travelmixsl
    @travelmixsl 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much for the video, Out doctor think My father is having Pulmonary Fibrosis and did a CT Scan recently, during that it was found the situation is worsening recently , he is currently using Pirfenidone and Prednisone, is there any alternatives that may have a better results for his situation

  • @shantanatarajan
    @shantanatarajan 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have been diagonised with IPF after a CTR scan in Cleveland clonic.I am 88 years and a yoga practitioner. I was ok with some breathlessness on exertion till I was laid up with pneumom[a, October 17 to November 2, 2024. I ws on oxygen su[prt, went through rehab and donot need oxygen . Of;late I am getting more breathless on exertion but osygen saturation is good, over 90 even as I am short of breath. Will POC help in my efforts?.

  • @irenedulnoan9518
    @irenedulnoan9518 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you well said very educating ❤❤

  • @jackiesicilian5720
    @jackiesicilian5720 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Please look into dr William Davis super gut book. Microbiome is the key to healing all disease. God be with you all 🙏

  • @ShootingStar-g9l
    @ShootingStar-g9l 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is ventolin better than albuterol?

  • @JagadeeshG-ed7fn
    @JagadeeshG-ed7fn 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Medicine plz

  • @patriciacross9240
    @patriciacross9240 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My brother has pulmonary fibrosis due to chemical inhalation. He starts coughing and passes out. He’s fallen from it. He’s moderate stage of PF. He’s on transplant medicine. Is this normal?

  • @alexcowpar2443
    @alexcowpar2443 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you Stefan great videos watch them all

  • @carole4118
    @carole4118 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was helpful as I was skeptical about mycophenolate and steroids to start and wondered about the treatment of immune suppressants. Thank you

  • @sharonmcarthur4722
    @sharonmcarthur4722 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for these videos. When i was first diagnosed, the nurse's asst told me initially. And then the dr told me I was halfway thru my "journey". I thot, I just had a widow makers heart attack a year ago and now this? And I had a panic attack on my way home. Never want to go through that again. I thot this was the end of my world. But the more i read about this disease, the more i can do for myself. I can do my aerobic exercise like i use to, I just need my oxygen to assist. Im looking at diet and other other too. These videos are very informative and encouraging. Thanks again.

  • @christinecave5598
    @christinecave5598 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Alongside my consultant and oxygen nurses and watching your invaluable videos I have learnt so much about my disease. I wish I could now find a support group in my home town of Scarborough UK but no luck in doing this. Will continue to watch your videos

  • @wajahathussain7955
    @wajahathussain7955 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can immunosuppressive medicine cause ILD in transplant patient?

  • @lynhirayama9374
    @lynhirayama9374 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Drink water with Celtic salt prior on tongue.. Immuniology chinese Herbs reflexology lemon water vitamin ACE.

  • @zapmama27
    @zapmama27 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Im in the cayman islands, we took a drive to the queens botanical garden and ended up on a road behind a worktruck. I could tell they had just kowed large amounts of weeds on both sides of roads and it was blowong around everywhere because worktruck kept running over it. Im 48, a doctor toldy mom im allergic to ragweed when i was 9 and i thiught that wasnt true....i was really tired 45 minutes later, 6 hours later my lungs were totally inflamed and my chest was tight. I had horrible body aches and high fever the next day, worsening as day went on. I literally cane back to hotel and wrapped myself in blankets and tried to just give into the fever and give my body the heat it jeeded to fight this. Totally worked and feeling better today, cough is coming. Very strange experience.

  • @kupallord7541
    @kupallord7541 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sir can check my xray film?

  • @hazelisted7710
    @hazelisted7710 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What is kind and thoughtful person/Dr you are, thank you for all your information, very helpful. God Bless you.

  • @dawndubsky4641
    @dawndubsky4641 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Too much talk about alternatives and almost nothing on IPF.

  • @daisies4444
    @daisies4444 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you! Another great video!

  • @daisies4444
    @daisies4444 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you! I always watch your extremely helpful videos and keep referring back to them as well.

  • @christinecave5598
    @christinecave5598 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wish you were my consultant

  • @lillian-cyradeaville1061
    @lillian-cyradeaville1061 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have Saciodosis Pulmonary Fibrosis. I'm on Steroids. Blood Thinners for Pulmonary Embolism. I'm 67 and enjoying life as much as I can. Cyra xxxx

  • @heatherhawkins410
    @heatherhawkins410 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your information in your videos is Extremely helpful . It has helped me understand the fibrosis better and how it effects my lung function. I have explained to various Doctors over long periods of time that I'm breathless.They do an O2 test and it is high.They don't believe that l am gasping for air-Thank you so much for your explanation!! I recently had pneumonia and the scan showed up fibrosis...so now I am grateful for having the pneumonia because a scan has never been considered....

  • @DrIJKhan
    @DrIJKhan หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your style of telling things is marvellous, very useful information.

  • @anulatha9559
    @anulatha9559 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can u please tell about paraseptal empysema

  • @DrIJKhan
    @DrIJKhan หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well explained

  • @DrIJKhan
    @DrIJKhan หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much

  • @rushdashaikh3607
    @rushdashaikh3607 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sir my mom is suffering from ild

  • @hilarygreek7830
    @hilarygreek7830 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a pulmonary fibrosis as well as primary pulmonary artery hypertension. I wish an inhaler like this would help but it doesn’t. I’m on the waiting list for a double lung transplant.

  • @brendasawesomejewelry5553
    @brendasawesomejewelry5553 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love watching all your awesome videos, but they really don't help much for my husband. He has been sick since the of April 2024. He caught a cough that just wouldn't go away. That bad cough turned into pneumonia. I took him to the hospital and they did a CT and sent him home with antibiotics. Well this happened twice at the hospital closest to our home. After about another week I took him to the big hospital about an hour away. As soon as he got there they admitted him. They started running test right away. He has several lung doctors and they diagnosed him with ILD. Well he was in the hospital about 10 days when I got the call that my husband was unable to breath on his own. At this time they had to intubate him. Praise God he's still here. But he's been in and out of the hospital almost every month. My husbands disease has rapidly progressed. He has fibrosis on almost all of his lungs. So with that said, his breathing isn't very good. He's on high flow oxygen and requires 8 to 10 liters of oxygen at all times. We're waiting for hospice to come soon. That's my husband's choice. Please pray for him. I believe that God is his last chance not some medication call OFEV. He's been on it for almost a month now and still feels the same. So sad😢. God bless you all🙏🥰🙏

  • @sharihuber940
    @sharihuber940 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Read that coffee can give pulmonary fibrosis . I on a coffee free diet 3 day .

  • @mirianamitrovich
    @mirianamitrovich หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and knowledge. Its inspiring. I have not been diagnosed but ever since I had covid my lungs have not been the same… so I have been looking for advice and suggestions to improve…

  • @lkey4045
    @lkey4045 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for all the information and giving me hope with your explanations!

  • @suzanneholzman9548
    @suzanneholzman9548 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have sarcodosis of my lungs 🫁

  • @esampson2369
    @esampson2369 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Treat your body like a job. Very well said. The benefits are not money but a longer life.

  • @ourcampingadventureothervl9661
    @ourcampingadventureothervl9661 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just got diagnosed with HP 2 weeks ago. I'm on oxygen as my oxygen levels were 2 low. 70 per cent of my lungs on both sides are scare tissue. 😢

  • @orlovszki
    @orlovszki หลายเดือนก่อน

    54 and just returned from the hospital with this l diagnostic. Better die than spend another week in there. For me idiopatic is mental. If i divorce might get rid of this as it happened with my former problems when i divorced first time

  • @galebeattie2333
    @galebeattie2333 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Informative thanks

  • @paulh3122
    @paulh3122 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello Dr Stefan. I have been following a fellow pulmonary fibrosis sufferer on TH-cam called Lee Fogle who has written a short book about his journey with this disease. His latest treatment is the use of a class 4 medical laser that is used to suppress the inflammation in the lungs. Do you have any opinion or advice about laser therapy for pulmonary fibrosis? Thanks Paul 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

  • @ernestinejones8822
    @ernestinejones8822 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great information . It’s such a serious disease, but you still can do most things you want to do… just hav to be careful a know how long your tanks, a portables last. An a lil determination!

  • @gangalakshmigangalakshmi9891
    @gangalakshmigangalakshmi9891 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't know English please translate in Kannada i am in Bangalore

  • @joycesimpson1595
    @joycesimpson1595 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was diagnosed october 2020 and in November diagnosed with emphysema at 62yr I am now 66yr.. I had to leave my job a year later.. I have now been on oxygen since 2022.. now at 5 and just recently put on 24hrs a day.. I constantly get chest infections.. I have great nurses keeping close eye on it.. my daughter is a great help to me and works full time ( she lives near me).. this is a very debilitating condition and very frightening.. I wish all the best to anyone living with this disease.. please pray for a cure..

  • @gailsabrat
    @gailsabrat หลายเดือนก่อน

    My sister-in-law is in the hospital right now she does have COPD she has had bladder cancer in the past and she has a blood disease that they say is causing the scarring to her lung. Are you familiar with any blood diseases that causes a scarring to the lung

  • @CaNo173
    @CaNo173 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found my father is diagnosed with subtle interlobular thickening. Im devastated know this. He is 69.5 years and is fit with no sugar or BP. Im worried about his health post medication. Please help to find out ways to keep him healthy.