Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month

‍This September, we’re shining a light on pulmonary fibrosis, a devastating lung disease affecting over 70,000 people in the UK. From powerful patient stories and community events to fundraising challenges, PF Awareness Month 2025 will amplify patient voices and drive real, life-changing progress. ‍This September, we’re shining a light on pulmonary fibrosis, a devastating lung disease affecting over 70,000 people in the UK. From powerful patient stories and community events to fundraising challenges, PF Awareness Month 2025 will amplify patient voices and drive real, life-changing progress. 

This year, the theme is “Every breath of the way” and we’ll showcase how you, the pulmonary fibrosis community, stand together in the fight against this disease.

History of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month

Pulmonary Fibrosis has a literal translation of “Scarring of the Lungs”, an apt description given the damage it can do to the lungs that interfere with breathing. The term fibrosis refers specifically to the build-up of fibrous connective tissues which cause the walls of the lungs to thicken and impacts the ability of them to transfer oxygen to the blood. This leads to those suffering from the disease to feel like they’re constantly in danger of suffocating due to being constantly short of breath.

The origins of this condition aren’t very well known, but they have been found to range from idiopathic versions where the origin can’t be determined, to instances caused by other conditions, including auto-immune diseases and other interstitial lung diseases. Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month was established to help raise awareness of this disease through education and fundraising to aid research on the condition. If you know someone who suffers from Pulmonary Fibrosis or is a sufferer yourself, this observation is dedicated to helping make your life easier and work towards an elimination of this condition.