Biography

Name

Bill Cusack

Nickname

bill-cusack

Year of Birth

1946-10-27 00:00:00

Short Bio

Quit smoking at 51 years old 1997. Family doctor notices crackles while breathing. that went on for 5 years until I went to Pulmonologist and treatments began

Hoping for better drugs in the next 5 years time frame as my IPF is progressing slowly.

OFEV is challenging as it causes gastric disruption. Imodium  and probiotics help.

Type of Diagnosis

PF of known aetiology

Treatment / Medical Facility

Northwesten Memorial Hospital chicago

Current medication regimen

OFEV 150mg 2xdaily

Lung transplantation status

to be determined

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Keep active

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

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