Biography

Name	Barbara Walter
Nickname	barbara-walter
Year of Birth	1947
Gender	Female
Location	New York, New York
Relationship	Patient
Short Bio	Recently diagnosed and still navigating the ins and outs of accessing and maximizing best practice treatment plans. I am a RN with over 50 years of clinical, academic and research experience. Given my healthcare expertise, I expected I would quickly become fully immersed in all of the IPF however I’m overwhelmed with the diagnosis. I’m the mother of a blended family of 4 adult children and the grandmother of 2. My husband is a true partner in every sense. I’m in Pulmonary Rehabilation with a well know lead in the IPF world and am making the most of that opportunity.
Type of Diagnosis	IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility	NY Presbyterian – Weil Cornell and Columbia
Current medication regimen	Ofev 100 mg bid
Supplemental Oxygen	no
Best advice for PF symptom management	~~have none as yet~~
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?	yes
How did you find us?	Other
How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?	<1 year
Privacy Policy and Terms of Use	I agree

Barbara Walter