Baseball legend, Bernie Williams, formerly of the New York Yankee (and currently a jazz musician), discusses his advocacy work to raise awareness of interstitial lung diseases, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
There are IPF is a chronic, progressive, fibrosing lung disease with few treatment options and a poor prognosis. Common symptoms of IPF include shortness of breath and difficulty performing daily activities, such as walking and talking.
Ever since the passing of his father due to IPF, Williams has been advocating to increase awareness of this rare disease, as well as other interstitial lung diseases. Williams has partnered with Boehringer Ingelheim to develop the Tune in To Lung Health campaign to raise awareness of IPF and other interstitial lung diseases – including the need to have patients diagnosed early so that they can be properly managed. His advocacy work also highlights the power of music to help patients with IPF and other lung disorders. In addition to providing a means for relaxation, music can also provide breathing exercises to improve their lung health.
To learn more about Williams’ music campaign, go to www.lungsandyou.com/tune-in-to-lung-health
To learn more about IPF and other rare lung diseases, visit checkrare.com/diseases/lung-diseases/
