Pulmonary fibrosis vs COPD in COPD patient
A reader asks how pulmonary fibrosis differs from COPD and whether the two medicines for fibrosis could slow COPD progression. The reply notes COPD is usually from smoking, with no cure for moderate to advanced cases, while fibrosis is rare and pirfenidone and nintedanib are not proven effective for COPD.
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Dear Abby readers face friendship shifts after marriage
A 26 year old man asks if friends drop him after weddings. Abby explains social calendars change with newlyweds, suggests staying active, meeting single friends, and communicating that friendship remains valued. Also advice to limit negativity from relatives and to seek self care when loved ones’ reactions harm well being.
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