PF Awareness Month 2024

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) Awareness Month. During this month, health charities, research institutes and support groups around the world provide information about Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive, incurable disease that affects the tissues in the lungs resulting in lung scarring. Overtime, this leads to a decline in lung function. Sufferers will notice an increase caughing and breathlessness.

For more information about Pulmonary Fibrosis and Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, visit Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.

If you are affected by pulmonary fibrosis Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis are here to help with information and support. Their telephone support service is for people living with pulmonary fibrosis, carers, family members and health and social care professionals.

The Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis support line: 01223 785 725

Social media hashtags: #PFMonth #BreathingLife #CurePF #pulmonaryfibrosis #UseYourLungs