Welcome to Connect, @penlee,

Thanks for sharing your history; we're glad you joined this group. We have some other discussions about pulmonary fibrosis that you might interest you as well:
– IPF and Pulmonary Rehab: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ipf-and-pulmonary-rehab/
– Stem cells for Pulmonary Fibrosis: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stem-cells-for-pulmonary-fibrosis/

You might also enjoy viewing these stories shared about the Harmonica therapy and the Breathless Choir for people with lung disease: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/harmonica-therapy-for-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/

I do remember reading about the forest fires and how much of Oregon was wrapped in a haze; did you have to leave or evacuate at any point, @penlee?