Thanks for the replies/posts from all of you. I will try to respond each.

Temple Mayo – Thanks for the suggestion. Tesselon pearls, or Sodium Benzoate, gives me choking feeling. Hence, I am unable to use it.

Hughl – Thanks for inspiring story of your journey. That gves me hope. I shall try to emulate your success in maintaining your…

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Hello Scott

Thanks for your response.

Besides independance in general, to what extant can one hope to be active? For example, I used to walk about 2 miles daily, Taking care of oneself, gaining some lost strenghth, being able to drive etc. I was very discouraged, trying to get back to normal life, i.e. taking care of myself and everyday chores…

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Additionally, I cough a lot.

Arjun

I am an 86 yr old male, recently put on oxygen. Was diagnosed with IPF 2.5 to 3 yrs ago.

Finding it hard to cope.

With time can one be independent? If yes, what practices lead to that.

Can one be independent after due time.

If some could share their story, I will be grateful.

Thanks

Arjun