The investigators hypothesized that AFM might be able to identify unique nanomechanical fingerprints (NMFs) in tissue samples ...

Metabolic reprogramming in fibrotic lung diseases involves key metabolites like lactate, succinate, and 2-hydroxyglutarate, ...

The COVID-19 pandemic engulfed the U.S. five years ago this month, leaving not only lingering mental health effects but also long-term physical symptoms. One of those included a condition known as ...

BECHTELSVILLE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Most of us take breathing for granted. But with pulmonary fibrosis, patients lose that despite the best medical efforts. That outcome is on the verge of change.

LAFAYETTE HILL, Pa. (WPVI) -- Pulmonary fibrosis turns the lungs to scar tissue, making it harder and harder to breathe. Help may be on the way, however. A drug being tested locally aims at giving ...

Atypical cystic fibrosis is a mild form of cystic fibrosis. People with this type of cystic fibrosis can experience symptoms that come and go or that are less severe than those people with classic ...

Esbriet (pirfenidone) is a brand-name drug prescribed for adults with a lung condition called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. As with other drugs, Esbriet can cause side effects, including nausea, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My mother is 86 years old. She is in relatively good health. She recently saw her primary care physician for her routine checkup. Prior to her visit, she had developed cold symptoms.

Nerandomilast (Jascayd) is a new FDA-approved treatment for IPF, slowing disease progression. Learn about its uses, side ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Many patients with advanced cystic fibrosis — an illness that causes thick mucus secretions — turn to lung transplants to improve their quality of life. But in taking that step, they ...