How is progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) defined clinically?

How can that be translated for a patient, care partner, or family?

Dr. Ayushi Lalwani of Temple Health joins host @crockettonair to discuss PPF in this episode of the Pulmonary Fibrosis podcast!

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Is a lung transplant a part of your journey with ILD?! Then we hope this podcast can give you great insight and information!

For patients newly beginning the lung transplant journey, what are the most important things they should understand about timing, evaluation, and referral?

Hosts Kevin Crockett, Marion Marin and Jen Wescoe of the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis are joined by Temple Health's Dr. Rachel Criner to discuss all things lung transplant in the 'Wescoe Lung Transplant' podcast!

You can find this episode wherever you get your podcasts, or at Wescoe.org!

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Why is nutrition an important part of managing overall health for someone living with ILD or PF?

Whether it be hydration, unexpected side effects from medication or even weight fluctuation, your nutritional choices can help make a big impact!

Lori Flint, a Registered Nurse and Support Group Leader for the Ann Arbor Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group joins the show to discuss the impact nutrition can have for someone living with ILD!

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Why is fatigue such a significant part of ILD?

What practical strategies, medical or lifestyle, have you seen make the biggest difference in helping patients manage fatigue?

Dr. Valeria Santibanez, who specializes in Pulmonology and Pulmonary Critical Care at Jefferson Health, joins the show to discuss the impact that fatigue plays for patients with ILD.

It's the PULMONARY FIBROSIS podcast! Brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- get more info at Wescoe.org!

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How do support groups complement medical care for conditions like Pulmonary Fibrosis?

How does connecting with others living with Pulmonary Fibrosis help reduce anxiety, depression, or fear?

How can support groups help patients prepare for conversations with their healthcare team?

Jen Wescoe joins Kevin Crockett to discuss the great work her team is doing behind the scenes to help improve the communication between support groups and individuals living with ILD -- and YOU can help!! Take the survey here!

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What happens in the body when we experience stress?

Why is it especially important to talk about stress and mindfulness in the context of living with Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Kim Hopkins, the Executive Director of the Shanthi Project, and Sarah Dennehy - Senior Director of Programs at the Shanthi Project, join the show to discuss the importance of mindfulness!

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There was some learning to be done this year, there was some traveling to be done this year -- and there was some celebrating to do this year as well!

Jen Wescoe of the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis joins Crockett to discuss all the wonderful events of 2025, and some of the exciting and revolutionary things she learned about on the road of battling IPF and ILD!

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An organization out there to help meet the changing needs of patients & families?! We are all about that!

Katherine Lacouture of Help. Hope. Live. (HelpHopeLive.org) discusses the mission of her team -- medical fundraising for the expenses insurance doesn't cover!

We discuss how HHL has a different fundraising model from typical crowdfunding, what community building look like both online & offline -- and how you can get more information for you and your loved ones!

It's the 'Pulmonary Fibrosis' podcast! Brought to you by the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis -- and the PAIPF Support Network -- visit PAIPFsupportnetwork.org!

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