The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (CPFF) provides support for all people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (PF), and is the voice of patients living with PF.
Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is an interstitial lung disease that affects an estimated 30,000 Canadians, with a projected 5,000 deaths each year. In patients with PF, the lung tissue becomes scarred and over time, thickens and becomes more widespread. In turn, the lungs lose their ability to transfer oxygen to the bloodstream, resulting in shortness of breath and vital organs being deprived of the necessary oxygen to survive.
Pulmonary fibrosis is a life-limiting disease that can affect anyone. It impacts the lives of not only those who have the disease, but also, their families. There is an urgent need to better support people living with pulmonary fibrosis. Together, let's build hope, awareness, and funds. Because breathing should never be hard work.