Hi Francko, I moved you message to the main discussion thread about pulmonary fibrosis, so everyone will see your question. Francko asks about lung flare ups, what are they? What happens during a flare up? And do you end up in the hospital?

Francko, have you or do you think you have experienced a flare up or are you preparing yourself for the possibility?

I have had ipf six yrs. I experienced two flare ups since. takes a week or so to recover with antibiotics I have been on Pirfenidone for four yes and it works with minimal side effects.recently I have experienced weight loss and poor appetite and sleep a lot. since I have exceeded the five yr.expectation from DX I wonder should I not be surprised?