Biography

Name

Bill Rotureau
Nickname

bill-rotureau
Year of Birth

10/13/1944
Gender

Male
Location

Bandera, Texas
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

Retired (USAF, Federal Courts), diagnosed 3 years ago (May 2016) with IPF. Semi-active but on 6lpm O2 24/7. On Hospice for the last two months. Taking Ofev since June of 2016. Fairly stable as progression is extremely slow. My wife is my caregiver and my dog is my security blanket. Good mental attitude. Philosophy: One day, one breath at a time!
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

O2 therapy
Current medication regimen

Ofev, Predisone
Lung transplantation status

ineligible
Supplemental Oxygen

yes
Best advice for PF symptom management

Take it slow. Do only what you can, not what you think you can. Exercise to the extent you can. Don’t dwell on how long you have to live but what you are going to do while living!
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes
How did you find us?

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

3 years
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