Biography

Name

Bert Barr

Nickname

bert-barr

Short Bio

Since staring the medication Esbriet  my breathing has only diminished slightly .

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

St. Clare's Hospital St.John's NL Canada

Current medication regimen

Esbriet– Perfenadone.

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

Stay clear of Direct sun  when ever possible.   Stay exercised but continue at a slower rate.    Enjoy much slower walking.      Use high end SPF and have gloves,full length shirts plus good head coverings that have SPF added.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no