Tackle the Crackle© - Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is often difficult to diagnose, with patients waiting an average of two years for a confirmed diagnosis. Early symptoms can be subtle and mistaken for other lung conditions. These Tackle the Crackle© resources support early detection, help you prepare for conversations with your healthcare team, and connect you with PF specialists and other patients and caregivers near you.

Know the Signs of PF

A Quick PF Overview

PF: Invisible to Unmissable

PF & Connective Tissue Diseases

Breathless for Change Documentary

Tackle the Crackle

How IPF is diagnosed

Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis Resources

Learn about early detection, diagnostic tests, pulmonary fibrosis symptoms, other diseases that can progress to PF and more

Pulmonary Fibrosis Patient Guide : Get an overview of pulmonary fibrosis signs, symptoms, and causes. You’ll find insights on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management.

Oxygen Therapy FAQs: These Oxygen Therapy FAQs from ProResp provides tips for safely using oxygen at home

Join Our Pulmonary Fibrosis Community

Patient & Caregiver Support Groups: Connect with others living with PF in your community for the support you need.

Private Facebook Group: Join Canadians who are sharing experiences, and advice to help navigate the PF journey.

CPFF Monthly Newsletter: Get news, research updates, patient and caregiver support, plus more.

Patient & Caregiver Stories

Patient & Caregiver Stories: Every story shared here represents courage, perseverance, and hope in the face of pulmonary fibrosis. From patients navigating daily treatments to families and supporters rallying their communities, these experiences reflect the heart of our mission and can support you through your journey.

Reports

CPFF Patient & Caregiver Survey Reports . Over the years, more than 1700 Canadians living with PF and their caregivers responded to CPFF surveys sharing their experiences living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), the impact on their lives, and their future needs. CPFF has used these insights to support awareness building, research, and advocacy for improved access to medications, oxygen.

Medical Research Paper: Reliability of crackles in fibrotic interstitial lung disease: a prospective, longitudinal study

IPF and Progressive PF Clinical Practice Guidelines : Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (an Update) and Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis in Adults: An Official ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT Clinical Practice Guideline – published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Canadian Thoracic Society Position on ILDs : Comprehensive management of fibrotic interstitial lung diseases: A Canadian Thoracic Society position statement

Diagnosis Provincial Resources

Find a Doctor or Walk-in Clinic

Health Insider: How to Find a Canadian Family Physician

Skip the Waiting Room is one way to find walk- in clinics in your area. They have up-to-date schedules, contact information, and let you book appointments online.