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Aug. 11, 2023 — Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study ...

Aug. 9, 2023 — New findings may lead to relapse-free treatment for a sizeable subgroup of lung cancer patients. In a study in mice, scientists have identified a biomarker that may help physicians select lung cancer ...

Aug. 8, 2023 — Overly active immune cells are often behind lung damage in diseases such as Covid-19. Researchers have developed an RNA agent for a lung spray that slows the activity of these cells, known as ...

July 25, 2023 — Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to a new ...

July 20, 2023 — Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fish and fish oil supplements, appear promising for maintaining lung health, according to new evidence from a large, multi-faceted study in healthy adults. ...

July 7, 2023 — The mucus in the airways is not as sticky, inflammation in the lungs significantly reduced: Triple combination therapy can achieve these positive, lasting effects in patients with cystic fibrosis ...

June 22, 2023 — Small-cell lung cancer is a particularly aggressive type of tumor with a consistently high mortality rate. In recent years, the research of scientists has significantly contributed to a better ...

June 8, 2023 — The largest and most comprehensive cell map of the human lung has been completed. The Human Lung Cell Atlas reveals the great diversity of cell types in the lung and shows key differences between ...

June 1, 2023 — Researchers have collaborated to refine a cell culture technology platform that grows genetically identical lung buds from human embryonic stem ...

May 24, 2023 — A new study has shown that human T cells have an important role to play in controlling ...

Apr. 21, 2023 — Storing donor lungs for transplant at 10 degrees Celsius markedly increases the length of time the organ can live outside the body according to new ...

Mar. 31, 2023 — A new type of nanoparticle can be administered to the lungs, where it can deliver messenger RNA encoding useful proteins. Researchers hope to use them to develop new treatments for cystic fibrosis ...

Mar. 28, 2023 — Researchers develop a 3D cell culture system to test how inhibiting fibroblast activities can help treat lung cancer. To simulate the tumor microenvironment and mimic real tissues, the team ...

Mar. 17, 2023 — A new study has revealed FDA-approved trametinib and entinostat (which is currently in clinical trials) can be given in tandem to produce fewer and smaller tumors in mice with LKB1-mutated non-small ...

Mar. 15, 2023 — A new study represents a first step towards generating highly detailed 3-dimensional maps of lung tumors using genetically engineered mouse ...

Mar. 13, 2023 — Scientists have discovered why breast cancer cells that have spread to the lungs may 'wake up' following years of sleep -- forming incurable secondary tumors. Their research reveals the ...

Mar. 10, 2023 — One in 10 adults suffer from the debilitating effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Research around a new breathing device developed by pulmonologists offers promise for improving ...

Mar. 9, 2023 — Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is one of the deadliest birth defects. To better understand and treat this condition in the future, researchers designed a new cell model in the laboratory and tested ...

Mar. 8, 2023 — Contracting a lower respiratory tract infection in early childhood is associated with a higher risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult, according to new ...

Feb. 27, 2023 — New research reveals how the relationship between nerves and immune cells in the lungs can contribute to the development of allergic ...

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Halloween, Thanksgiving, And Christmas: Oh, The Holiday Stress

The pulmonary fibrosis (PF) community is not a stranger to stress. Regardless of your role, whether as a patient, caregiver, or transplant recipient, you've likely experienced it. The stress could be white coat syndrome or come from a test, procedure, or the many unknowns associated with living with PF.

Another stressor for many in the PF community is the approach of the holiday season. With Halloween a week away, the holiday advertisements and marketing are already upon us. It's a little more than four weeks until Thanksgiving here in the United States and just over eight weeks until Christmas. These bring a different kind of stress, though.

Following my diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in January 2017, the holidays were only a couple of weeks behind us. During those first months of the year, my disease progression was becoming noticeable to my colleagues. I stopped working in September 2017, when I wasn't able to continue effectively in my chosen profession.

Historically, my wife, Susan, and I had hosted epic celebrations of Halloween, family gatherings for Thanksgiving, and quiet celebrations around Christmas. In 2017, those events seemed to continue as normal.

Susan, who was also my caregiver, reminded me not to overdo it at each event. I did notice then that I was tiring more easily, and I had to pay attention to what my body was telling me.

Traveling for other family holidays, especially after I began using oxygen, required much more planning to ensure the trips were not marred by stress. My checklist included concerns like how many oxygen tanks I'd need. Would I need to arrange for an oxygen concentrator to be delivered to wherever I was going or could I take my home concentrator with me? Did I need a spare for any component, such as the washer used to seal my oxygen tank regulator or even a spare regulator?

When I received my bilateral lung transplant in July 2021, I no longer needed to be concerned about my oxygen requirements. I exchanged that stressor for my need to keep track of where the closest care facility was that had experience managing patients with a solid organ transplant.

Keeping stress at bay

Have you experienced any of these stressors? If you have, you know they can't be simply willed away. But I've found that by recognizing the stress and planning for it, I've been able to deal with it. I'd like to share some of the tips I've learned on my journey that have helped me with stressful situations, especially around the holidays.

Would I be hosting a gathering or would Susan and I be traveling to an event? Let me start with what I see as the easier of the two. If we were hosting, we'd have everything we needed at home. What I had to do was know my limitations and respect them; when I'd become tired, I needed to make time to rest.

When I had to travel for a holiday, the same rules about listening to my body applied. The first decision was how to travel: plane, train, or automobile. Plane travel wasn't possible for me from late 2019 until I got my new lungs because of my oxygen requirements pre-transplant. If you can travel by plane, each airline has its own process to authorize the use of an oxygen concentrator during flight.

Travel by train or automobile was possible later, when I could carry oxygen equipment with me. Amtrak, for instance, let me travel with oxygen tanks. By car, I was only limited by the tanks I had on hand and my ability to load my home concentrator into the car.

I developed a system for traveling with oxygen by preparing a "go bag" while packing for a trip. I created a kit with replacement washers, oxygen tubing, cannulas, and a regulator. I got the idea from a session at the 2019 Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Summit, which taught participants how to prepare for an evacuation in the event of a disaster. I learned what I needed to build the kit.

In my post-transplant world, I find the PFF Care Center Network locations I'll be near on any trip. I make a quick reference file on my phone to ensure the address is immediately available.

Begin planning for the holidays now. I hope you've found something useful here that will also help you make every breath count.

Do you have tips for dealing with holiday stress? Please share them in the comments below.

Note: Pulmonary Fibrosis News is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. The opinions expressed in this column are not those of Pulmonary Fibrosis News or its parent company, BioNews, and are intended to spark discussion about issues pertaining to pulmonary fibrosis.

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