Biography

Name

Cindi Llanos Brannum

Nickname

cindi-llanos-brannum

Year of Birth

1957-01-28 00:00:00

Short Bio

My diagnosis with scleroderma was 18 years ago – prognosis of 12 years was given

My diagnosis with pulmonary fibrosis was 7 years ago – prognosis of 4 years was given

I am STILL alive.

Type of Diagnosis

PF of known aetiology

Treatment / Medical Facility

UTSW MC

Current medication regimen

None – Oxygen when flying

Lung transplantation status

to be determined

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

recommended pulmonary rehab exercises; walking slower; talking slower; carry a pulse oximeter with you; be aware of when you get short of breath; stop/rest/recover; ask for help

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

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