Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
Diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD), also known as interstitial lung disease, refers to a group of lung diseases, affecting the alveolar epithelium, pulmonary capillary endothelium, basement membrane, perivascular and perilymphatic tissues. The term DPLD is used to distinguish these diseases from obstructive airways diseases. Most types of DPLD involve fibrosis, but...
Common knowledge perhaps, but taken for granted.
Not something typically brought up in Dr's offices, so not high on most people's "this is going to get me" list. I've only had one pulmonologist ask specifically if I had lived in So. Calif.
We can't undo our pasts, but can use such info to shape our choices.
We are the guinea pig generation. Compounds in our environment were nonexistent 100 years ago.
This is why we need big government agencies, right? I feel safer just knowing I'm protected from those greedy fat cats.