Biography

Name

Brett

Nickname

brettdtonnancour

Year of Birth

02/14/1961

Gender

Male

Location

Warren RI

Short Bio

Last January (2020) I started to have a persistent cough, after three months  I finally visited my doctor he thought that I may have post-nasal drip.

In June after CT scans, pulmonary function test and lung biopsy it was determined that I have IPF.

I am on OFEV and have the lung team at Brigham and

Women’s in Boston setting me up for a double lung transplant.

 

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Respiratory Rehabilitation Miriam Providence RI. Lung team at Brigham

Current medication regimen

Ofev

Lung transplantation status

currently in evaluation process

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Rehab and diet.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

PF News Website

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

8 Months

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