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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a condition in which the lungs become scarred and breathing becomes increasingly difficult.

Several treatments can help reduce the rate at which IPF gets worse, but there's currently no treatment that can stop or reverse the scarring of the lungs.

It's very difficult to predict how long someone with IPF will survive at the time of diagnosis. Regular monitoring over time can indicate whether it's getting worse quickly or slowly.

Before the availability of specific treatments like pirfenidone and nintedanib about half of people with IPF lived at least three years from their diagnosis. Around 1 in 5 survived for more than five years.

It's hoped these figures will be improved by the availability of new treatments to slow the disease's progression.

"Please help me, and many other runners raise money for Action Pulmonary Fibrosis, a charity very close to my heart, the money raised could help find a cure for this horrible condition. Even if its just £1... i would really appreciate the help and support. I haven't taken part in a sporting event in a number of years, so when i say run, you'll have to be patient. The new trainers have been purchased and my gym membership doesn't know whats hit it!