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MI HR0382

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Winnie Brinks

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares September 2018 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Identifies pulmonary fibrosis as a debilitating and fatal condition causing progressive lung scarring with no known cure
  • Notes average survival rate of 3 to 5 years after diagnosis, with approximately 1 death every 13 minutes attributed to the disease
  • Recognizes that many cases are misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed, with symptoms including shortness of breath, dry cough, fatigue, weight loss, and joint pain
  • Acknowledges need for increased research, education, and community support services to improve treatment options and quality of life for patients and families

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare September 2018 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted

9/5/2018

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