Catherine Leonard
Biography
| Name | Catherine Leonard |
| Nickname | catherine-leonard |
| Year of Birth | 1950 |
| Gender | Female |
| Location | Southern California |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | As of December 10th, doctor confirmed I have ILD plus a cyst determined by a CT-Scan. Am now waiting for follow-up CT to see if cyst was a bacterial infection and has been reduced by a 10 day course of ABX Levoflaxacin. My earlier symptoms began as far back as 2013; the ILD has not been officially ‘typed’ and for now the pulmonary doc has used the term IPF – to describe my illness. (I suspect a genetic link, but for now that’s unproven and not a primary concern.) |
| Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | Kaiser – Baldwin Park |
| Current medication regimen | Alvesco – Ciclesonide / aerosol inhaler |
| Lung transplantation status | to be determined |
| Supplemental Oxygen | no |
| Best advice for PF symptom management | I’m in no position to give advice, beyond what I’ve found in many posts, regarding: keeping a positive attitude, be proactive, and keep as active as possible. I’m not sure how that translates to how much RnR I should allow myself when I am just plain tired! I play it by ear or breath. |
| Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | no |
| How did you find us? | PF News Website |
| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | Tough question: Officially the answer is 3 months, unofficially: five years or more. |
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