Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis Celebrates Landmark Year for Awareness, Advocacy, Research

Rep. Baird lost his father to PF, and Rep. Castle lost his brother and sister to the devastating disease. The bill is expected to be reintroduced in the House early in 2009 and soon after in the Senate.

"We are very excited about the potential for congressional support which will accelerate efforts to conquer PF — a truly devastating disease that has seen a 156 percent increase in prevalence in the last six years. This is truly a significant move forward, both for patients currently fighting PF, and for all those who will be diagnosed in the future," said Mishka Michon, chief executive officer of the CPF.