carolyn-birmantas
Biography
Name | Carolyn Birmantas |
Nickname | carolyn-birmantas |
Year of Birth | 1944 |
Location | Midwest Illinois |
Relationship | Family |
Short Bio | My husband was diagnosed with PF in 2018 but somebody forgot to inform us. We just found out in Sept. when he was having difficulties breathing .It was quite a shock to both of us. I called his primary care and asked to be referred to a Pulmonologist and started searching the internet for information.I bounced between anger And frightened tears as I read the prognosis. Now we both have come to terms with his illness, as if we have any other choice. My faith is the only thing thing that helps me when I feel like I cannot bare to lose my man.I pray for a miracle . At his last doctor visit we were told Allan is entering stage 3. |
Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
Treatment / Medical Facility | St, Mary’s clinic in Galesburg, Ill |
Current medication regimen | Oxygen 24/7, Just started on Symbicort 2xday. Albuterol inhalation twice daily and on a steroid. |
Lung transplantation status | ineligible |
Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
Best advice for PF symptom management | Pray and take each day as it comes |
How did you find us? | Other |
How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | Since 2018 |
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