Respivant Sciences

Patient voices are critical in raising awareness of PF cough and helping prevent misdiagnosis -- which happens to about 71% of patients. As we kick-off Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, Respivant Sciences is honored to unveil an important video chronicling the challenging journey of Charlene Marshall, a patient who suffers from debilitating #PFCough. Earlier this year, Charlene visited Respivant to speak at an employee townhall and facilitate the Breathe Like challenge for our employees to simulate what it’s like to walk in the shoes of PF patients around the world. It’s our hope that this video diary will inspire others to share this story as well as their own their unique #PF stories as we continue our quest to develop a treatment for people living with PF. #PFMonth #LiveWithPF #BlueUp4PF #PulmonaryFibrosis

Our CEO, Bill Gerhart, recently spoke with Global Genes about the impact the #COVID19 pandemic has had on those with #PulmonaryFibrosis and the ostracization they’ve experienced because of the chronic cough associated with this disease. Read the full article here:

It is important to talk to your doctor about your #PFcough as soon as you become concerned or symptoms of excessive coughing occur. The best support from a doctor will come from you being an empowered patient and working with them to identify a treatment option. Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Pulmonary Fibrosis Information by Breathe Support Fight IPF... IPF-Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group Pulmonary Fibrosis News Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis See more

The ostracization of cough for those with #PF was significant before #COVID19, but is now significantly worse due to the pandemic, which can lead to increased anxiety, isolation and depression. It's time to stop the stigmatization of #PFcough. Read more in Pulmonary Fibrosis News:

In the time of #COVID19, people are ostracizing those who cough in public, which has created more stress & anxiety for patients who have #PFcough. Charlene Marshall, a #PF patient, shares a few tips in Pulmonary Fibrosis News to help with anxiety amid the pandemic:

Our CEO, Bill Gerhart, recently spoke with Global Genes for its #RARECast podcast about #PFcough and our SCENIC study that is evaluating the potential of #RVT1601 to significantly reduce cough & improve quality of life for patients. Listen here: