anne-tarantino
Biography
| Name | Anne |
| Nickname | anne-tarantino |
| Year of Birth | 1946 |
| Gender | Female |
| Location | columbia, md 21044 |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | I have radiation induced pulmonary fibrosis. I had lung cancer 4 1/2 years ago using a Chemo/radiation protocol. I am on O2 — 4 — 24/7. I use O2 — 5– when I’m out getting into my car and to my scooter and in the pool. I go to a therapy pool to be able to walk/run/kick for an hour each day. It’s heavenly!!! My sweet hubbie is my care taker. I read and watch TV too much. Stuck inside, caused by the virus, from visiting with friends for lunch and playing bridge and shopping. I do sleep around 10 to 12 hours a day and sit around the rest. Very, very tired and achy most of the time. I do wear a smile all the time and try to be happy with my hubby, 2 cats and a dog. |
| Type of Diagnosis | PF of known aetiology |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | Johns Hopkins pulmonology. |
| Current medication regimen | Treatment is Breo and O2. Get nebulizer treatments 4 times a day when I have too much gunk coming up. Go on antibiotics and steroids when I get sick. |
| Lung transplantation status | considering later |
| Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
| Best advice for PF symptom management | I dont have any advice to give. I’m hoping to get help from this group |
| Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | no |
| How did you find us? | Physician |
| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | 4 years |
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