Pulmonary fibrosis is a devastating disease that causes stiffening or scarring of the lungs making it difficult for oxygen to pass from the lungs to the body. The disease has a huge impact on physical and emotional wellbeing.
At Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis our work aims to provide information and support to people affected by pulmonary fibrosis, enabling them to make informed choices about their physical and emotional wellbeing, and to help them live well for longer. Our services include:
• Telephone Support Line
• Support Line Befriending
• An education programme for healthcare professionals to improve understanding and diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis
• Campaigning to make the voices of the pulmonary fibrosis community heard
• Funding life-changing research into the disease and new treatments which we hope will one day lead to a cure.