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Durable medical equipment can be acquired by contacting your insurance provider. When patients are hospitalized, it has been vital to contact the social workers and case managers. They can provide referrals through insurance providers for equipment to be delivered to homes.
· OXYGEN
· NON-INVASIVE VENTILATION
· WALKERS
· WHEELCHAIRS
· BEDSIDE COMMODES
· COUGH ASSIST
· HOME HEALTH NURSE
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). Advocates for legislation on issues that have affected patients with IPF, funds have researched on IPF treatments, and have offered educational resources for patients, caregivers, family members, and healthcare providers over the years.
Below is the link to the Website for the PFF. They work hard to provide information and necessary resources for patients and families.
Pulmonary rehabilitation has been widely used to improve exercise capacity in patients with chronic diseases like IPF. Pulmonary rehabilitation programs have also been shown to improve dyspnea, QOL, physical activity and body composition in many of the patients.