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Waiting for a lung transplant: One CF patient’s experience

A Lung transplant can be a last-resort treatment option for cystic fibrosis patients who would otherwise die. In this interview, Reiner Heske talks about the time leading up to his transplant.

Hygiene and coronavirus: What should you bear in mind when it comes to inhalation and respiratory therapy?

The current coronavirus situation raises questions in a whole range of areas – such as hygiene and handling respiratory therapy equipment. We will show you what you need to watch out for.

Wearing a face mask: Day-to-day questions & problems of lung patients

The coronavirus pandemic means that wearing a face mask is the order of the day. But in practice, the piece of cloth does raise questions. This article will address FAQs posed by patients with lung disease.

The articles found on the PARI Blog are written by the PARI Blog editorial team. The editorial team consists of PARI employees as well as external guest authors and freelance editors, some of them suffering from severe respiratory diseases themselves.