# Life with pulmonary fibrosis

Information, resources, and support for people living with pulmonary fibrosis and those who care for them

### Understanding pulmonary fibrosis

[Get started](https://patient.boehringer-ingelheim.com/lwpf/understanding-pulmonary-fibrosis/what-is-pf "Get started: Understanding pulmonary fibrosis")

### Conditions with pulmonary fibrosis

[Learn more](https://patient.boehringer-ingelheim.com/lwpf/conditions-with-pulmonary-fibrosis/ipf "Learn more: Conditions with pulmonary fibrosis")

### Treatments for pulmonary fibrosis

[See options](https://patient.boehringer-ingelheim.com/lwpf/treatments-for-pulmonary-fibrosis/medications "See options: Treatments for pulmonary fibrosis")

### Living with pulmonary fibrosis

[Explore strategies](https://patient.boehringer-ingelheim.com/lwpf/living-with-pulmonary-fibrosis/managing-pf "Explore strategies: Living with pulmonary fibrosis")

### _Guidance for your journey with pulmonary fibrosis_

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#### Which best describes you?

- I have pulmonary fibrosis
- My loved one has pulmonary fibrosis
- I/My loved one is being evaluated for pulmonary fibrosis

#### Which is most applicable to you?

- The condition is called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
- The condition is called systemic-sclerosis-related interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD)
- The condition is called hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP)
- The condition is called sarcoidosis
- The condition is called rheumatoid arthritis interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD)
- The condition is called primary Sjogren's syndrome-related interstitial lung disease (pSS-ILD)
- The condition is another progressive fibrosing interstitial lung disease (PF-ILD)

#### What topics are you most interested in today?

- How PF is diagnosed
- Ways to manage pulmonary fibrosis symptoms
- Support groups for people with PF
- Treatments for PF
- Quitting smoking
- Resources for carers

##### Sjögren's syndrome

##### Scleroderma with ILD

##### IPF

##### Additional Resources

##### RA-ILD

##### Sarcoidosis

##### Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

##### Patient Stories

##### Carer Support

##### Oxygen Therapy

##### Medication

##### Mental Wellbeing

##### Physical Wellbeing

##### Managing Pulmonary Fibrosis

##### Resources

##### Recently Diagnosed

##### Diagnosing PF

## Jean’s Story

A diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis can feel overwhelming. Watch the video to see how Jean continues to thrive.

Abbreviations: ILD, interstitial lung disease; IPF, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; PF, pulmonary fibrosis; RA-ILD, rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease.