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14:08:17","post_date_gmt":"2019-08-20 04:08:17","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Life with Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) booklet provides detailed information to help you gain a deeper understanding about PF and covers the following topics:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Diagnosis<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Ongoing monitoring<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Treatment<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Managing symptoms<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Exacerbations<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Other conditions<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Living well<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Getting around<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Preparing for life with PF.<\/li>\n<!-- 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Eventually the anger\u202fsubsided,\u202fand I went through a period of anxiety and depression. The uncertainty of prognosis and life expectancy weighed quite heavily for some time. Eventually I realised; I was alive today, would be tomorrow and next month and the anxiety and depression subsided\u201d\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Through&nbsp;our&nbsp;multi-million-dollar research program,&nbsp;Lung Foundation Australia&nbsp;provides seed funds to the best and brightest researchers to&nbsp;discover life-changing diagnosis and treatments&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While living with IPF has its challenges, John is determined to help create positive change for others living with a rare lung condition.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cThe researchers that give their time and energy to PF investigations are to be lauded. 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Every dollar makes a difference and fuels life-changing research.<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button {\"customBackgroundColor\":\"#4f9837\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"lungfoundation.com.au\/donate\" style=\"background-color:#4f9837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donate today<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->","post_title":"John's story","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"johns-story","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-08-28 10:14:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-08-28 00:14:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=story&#038;p=10136","menu_order":0,"post_type":"story","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"column_content","columns":[{"column_type":"text","heading_text":"Information and support","paragraph_text":"<p>Our Information and Support Centre team are here to assist you with your questions, provide general information and referral to support services. This free and confidential service is available Monday to Friday 8am \u2013 4.30pm (AEST). Call 1800 654 301 or find out more, <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>PF research program<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80027613 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" xml:lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80027613 BCX0\">Lung Foundation Australia is committed to driving dedicated research that will help improve the health outcomes and quality of life for those affected by PF. 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