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My mother has pulmonary fibrosis - she was prescribed Revatio?

the cost of this medication is &1,400.00 - medicare will not cover the medication. My mother is now at home, leaving with my dad who is also deaf, can get anyone to help me get her medicaid...

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I have pulmonary fibrosis and the doc prescribed acetylcysteine. What does...

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Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment - what is the best one to try?

I have been researching Pulmonary Fibrosis and I have found a number of treatments available. My question to you is what treatment is the best one to give a try ? I'm not putting my hope in the...

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - does anyone have Pulmonary Fibrosis...

... take for it, I am told there is no cure and no meds for it. is this correct Pulmonary Fibrosis is there any meds for it as I have been told I have it and theres no cure.

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Has anyone developed Pulmonary Fibrosis while taking Methotrexate?

I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis in June last year, and have been on Methotrexate and Prednisolone for a year now. I had a cold earlier this year and that turned into a chest infection, and...

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - I have been recently diagnosed with pulmonary...

... been told that the drug pirespa has shown positve signs. This drug, as I understand it has only been approved in Japan. I have a prescription from my french specialist in france, but have been...

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How does prednisone help, (if at all) with pulmonary Fibrosis?

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - what is the most important activity my...

He has just been diagnosed.

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - is a lung biopsy a good idea at 30% capacity?

I have a good friend who has been diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis... I'm trying to inform myself as much as possible about it... Should he have a lung biopsy at 30% lung capacity... I appreciate any...

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - Anyone take part in the IPF study M.U.S.I.C?

It's a study using the drug macitentan

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Pulmonary Fibrosis - Has anyone had to arrange for oxygen out of the US?

Our son lives in Japan and we want to go. How did you make arrangements for a concentrator and oxygen bottles? We at 50% capacity w/out the oxygen. Thanks

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I am on Remicade since Aug. I have had four infusionns and now I find that my...

... hurt bad enough that I needed to take Vicadin and heat. Is this a common side effect? I have RA and pulmonary fibrosis so methatrexate is out of the question for me. I also have this ache in my...

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How many people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are on lipitor (or related...

... drugs)? The hypothesis is that surfactant (which keeps the alveoli in your lungs inflated) needs cholesterol, so if it is inhibited the alveoli collapse and you get fibrosis

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I read that people with ankylosing spondilitis often have pulmonary fibrosis....

I have AS and have become a little alarmed at some of the other problems this horrible disease can cause. Does anyone have an answer for me?

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My breath gets cut off?

Sometimes when I am sitting down doing nothing I will all of a sudden gasp for breath. This happens especially when I am talking. It is not like I am short of breath but it is as if my breath just...

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Vicks VapoRub - Have any of you heard of Vicks Vapor Rub causing Pulmonary...

... disease and this is what I am told caused it. Nobody believes Me and Im trying to find some proof to show them Im not crazy. Help Me Thanks

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Safety of tramadol with pulomonary fibrosis?

My mother is 85 years old and has pulmonary fibrosis. She has been given a prescription for tramadol for severe back pain. On the label it says DO NOT take if you have breathing problems. Her dr says...

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - How does someone in the US become a...

... study for Esbriet?

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - My name is Isaac Sorsa and I am the Panel...

... called MedQuery?

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How do I find a medication for my disease IPF?

How can I get alerts for new medications for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and medication that is be used for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

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