Biography

Name

Chuck Landon

Nickname

chuck-landon

Year of Birth

1951-02-02 00:00:00

Short Bio

I was diagnosed in 2001 with severe 3 vessel heart disease and was looking into the possibility of a heart transplant when my IPF was diagnosed. I presumed the fibrosis was from exposure to insulation dust, asbestos, silica from spray paint etc but now I’m investigating the causal relationship of long term use of statins (17yrs for me) and pulmonary fibrosis.  Anyone else see a link between statin use and IPF?

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Current medication regimen

Esbriet

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Get plenty of rest but remain as active as possible.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes