The Hellenic Pulmonary Fibrosis Association “Lungs of Life” is a non-profit organization founded in August 2016 by a group of patients with a vision to make Pulmonary Fibrosis visible in order to stop the isolation of the sufferers.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive, irreversible disease of unknown etiology.
In Greece, there are an estimated 2,000-3,000 patients and an estimated 800 new patients each year. Most of these patients are either undiagnosed or receiving inappropriate or harmful treatments.
In Europe it currently affects more than 300,000 people and more than 50,000 people lose their lives to PI every year.

Patients helping patients

It is healthy to share concerns and gain strength from others. Our active members benefit by helping others to better understand and cope with the changes in daily life, often required, by Pulmonary Fibrosis.

You are not alone! You are not alone!

Every breath is a gift! Patients facing Pulmonary Fibrosis appreciate every deep breath. PI often creates shortness of breath even with light work production. The struggle for the next breath is not easy, but there are ways to combat this disease.