Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Our Mission
The Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis provides support, education, advocacy, and resources for patients living with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) as well as their care partners and families, in order to sustain the highest possible quality of life.
Our Vision
To Unite the Pulmonary Fibrosis Community.
What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)?
Pulmonary Fibrosis is the progressive scarring of the lungs that occurs when air sacs known as alveoli gradually become replaced by fibrotic tissue or scar tissue. As the scar tissue becomes thicker, it leads to stiffness in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
Pulmonary fibrosis is found in over 200 lung disorders, so it is important for your health care provider to identify the cause of the fibrosis, because different types of fibrosis respond to different treatments.
Facts About IPF
Latest News
Quarterly Education Seminar 2024 – Women & ILD – Thursday, September 26 from 12 pm – 1.30 pm ET
Women living with ILD have many different experiences while navigating and managing pulmonary fibrosis. This disease can effects a person on many facets, including, family dynamics and structure, emotionally, societally, financially, and spiritually. Let’s learn about it and talk about it.
Collaboration at its BEST – Thank you Temple Lung Center!
Collaboration at its BEST – Thank you Temple Lung Center! Collaboration is essential in PF community! Thank you to Temple Health for including Wescoe Foundation partnership in supporting the #ILD community in “Temple Health Updates”
Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month 2024!
We are in full swing for September 2024 #PFAM! Keep an eye out for our PF awareness packet
Featured in September 2024 – Neighbors of Saucon & Center Valley, PA
Featured in September 2024 – Neighbors of Saucon & Center Valley, PA Exciting news! The Wescoe Foundation will be featured in the September issue of Neighbors of Saucon & Center Valley – Best Version Media ! Our team had a blast during the photoshoot. Stay tuned for more details!