Carol Gerstein
@Carol Gerstein
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Joined Mar 2019 •
Active 5 years ago
Biography
| Name | Carol Gerstein |
| Nickname | carol-gerstein |
| Year of Birth | 1938 |
| Gender | Female |
| Location | Missouri |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | I’ve had “scarring” of the lungs in 2011, which we found out is the beginning of pf. I have been off and on prednisone or years, sometimes it feels like it’s helping. I do not have coped, just emphasema (sp) and pf, no obstruction. So no inhalers work. I went on oxygen 24/7 about 2 years ago, low amounts. Now I am up to 5 at rest and 10-12 at activity. |
| Type of Diagnosis | PF of known aetiology |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | St Luke’s in St. Louis monone, except 15 prednisone |
| Current medication regimen | None.except 15 prednisone |
| Lung transplantation status | ineligible |
| Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
| 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? | Since 2011 |
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