Treatment Information

  1. Exercise and Pulmonary Fibrosis
    August 16, 2024

    Associate Professor Lissa Spencer discusses the vital role of exercise in managing pulmonary fibrosis.

  2. Clinical Trials in Lung Fibrosis Fact Sheet
    July 25, 2024

    This fact sheet informs patients of the benefits of participating in a clinical trial and provides an understanding of the processes involved.

  3. Updates on Treatments for Pulmonary Fibrosis
    March 22, 2024

    In this webinar, Professor Dan Chambers provides an overview of the current treatment options for pulmonary fibrosis as well as an insight into the latest advancements and breakthroughs emerging from clinical trials, offering a glimpse into the promising future of pulmonary fibrosis treatments. Two consumers living with pulmonary fibrosis also share their lived experience and practical tips for navigating day-to-day life on treatments.

  4. Anti-fibrotic Treatments for Pulmonary Fibrosis
    February 1, 2024

    This Ant​i-fibrotic Treatments for Pulmonary Fibrosis fact sheet provides an overview of pulmonary fibrosis medications, their role in pulmonary fibrosis, common side effects and how to manage them.

  5. Pirfenidone Fact Sheet
    October 23, 2023

    This resource is designed to help people living with pulmonary fibrosis to understand more about the antifibrotic medication Pirfenidone. It provides information on what this medication does, special precautions to follow, the side effects it may cause, and what monitoring you will require from your healthcare team.

  6. Mycophenolate Fact Sheet
    October 2, 2023

    This resource is designed to help people living with pulmonary fibrosis to understand more about the immunosuppressant medication, Mycophenolate (Cellcept, Myfortic). It provides information on what this medication does, special precautions to follow, the side effects it may cause, and what monitoring you will require from your healthcare team.

  7. Azathioprine Fact Sheet
    October 2, 2023

    This resource is designed to help people living with pulmonary fibrosis to understand more about the immunosuppressant medication Azathioprine (Imuran). It provides information on what this medication does, special precautions to follow, the side effects it may cause, and what monitoring you will require from your healthcare team.

  8. Nintedanib Fact Sheet
    October 1, 2023

    This resource is designed to help people living with pulmonary fibrosis to understand more about the antifibrotic medication, Nintedanib (Ofev). It provides information on what this medication does, special precautions to follow, the side effects it may cause, and what monitoring you will require from your healthcare team.

  9. Lung Transplantation in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    June 10, 2021

    Join Respiratory Physician Dr Jeremy Wrobel and Karen a person living with pulmonary fibrosis patient to learn more about lung transplantation in pulmonary fibrosis and its place in current treatment.

  10. Updates on Treatment and Management for Pulmonary Fibrosis
    October 27, 2020

    Respiratory and Sleep Physician Dr Greg Keir provides an update on recent changes in treatment and management of pulmonary fibrosis.

  11. Life with Current Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Medications: The Benefits and Side Effects
    June 8, 2018

    Presenters: Dr Gregory Keir and Bill Van Nierop.

  12. Lung Transplant and Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

    This fact sheet provides an understanding of lung transplantation and information to support you through the different stages of the journey.