Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

Early Pulmonary Fibrosis Detection Holds the Key to Better Health Outcomes for Canadians Living with COVID-19 and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Etobicoke, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 28, 2024) - When is a cough, just a cough? And when is it more than that?In recognition of Rare Disease Day, these are two simple questions the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (CPFF) wants hundreds of thousands of Canadians who are dealing with long-term COVID-19 and other chronic illnesses to think about, because their life can truly depend on knowing the answer.COVID-19 link with PF looms large for thousands of CanadiansResearch is shedding light on...
2024-02-28 8:00 AM EST
Wildfire Smoke Provides Stark Reminder of Challenges Faced by Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients
Markham, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18, 2023) - These last few months have produced unprecedented damages and devastation for millions of Canadians due to wildfires across the country. Along with this disruption, wildfires have brought choking wildfire smoke, affecting millions in both rural and urban settings and preventing people from being able to exercise outdoors safely, or to even just catch their breath.While the wildfires will eventually all be extinguished, for the more than 30,000 Canadians suffering from pulmonary fibrosis...
2023-09-18 11:37 AM EDT