During Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, we will be sharing a series of stories from people with lived experience of pulmonary fibrosis and you will also meet 3 of the healthcare professionals working to improve and extend the lives of people with pulmonary fibrosis.
Dr Kerry Hancock is a GP from Adelaide with a special interest in respiratory medicine, she is also an Honorary Fellow and Clinical Adviser in the Allergy and Lung Health Unit at The University of Melbourne. Over the years, Dr Hancock has cared for many patients with pulmonary fibrosis.
The GP’s Role in Early Diagnosis of Pulmonary Fibrosis
In this case study Dr Hancock describes the important role GPs have when it comes to diagnosing pulmonary fibrosis.
Early diagnosis means patients can start medication quick, which means disease progression can be slowed.
In this film Dr Hancock describes the steps she would take when treating a patient who presents with persistent respiratory symptoms such as a chronic cough or breathlessness.
Visit our dedicated Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month page to view more stories, download our 2025 Awareness Resources Kit and learn more about what’s happening this month.