Biography

Name	Coby Knox
Nickname	Coby
Last Name	Knox
Year of Birth	1951
Gender	Male
Location	Boerne, Texas
Relationship	Patient
Short Bio	Retired Energy Energy business. Father died of IPF 20 years ago. Diagnosed with PF, RA and Myopathy in May 2022. Had 90% of Lung Capacity in 2022. Using Retuxan infusions to control my RA and prevent further scarring. Using exercise and Functional Health diet and supplements to improve my health and expand my lung capacity, which has improved to 97% in April 2023 and 107% in June 2024. Have resumed longer hikes and snowboarding.
Type of Diagnosis	PF of known aetiology
Treatment / Medical Facility	National Jewish Health, Denver
Current medication regimen	Retuxan infusions, 7% salt nebulizer with Aerobika or Volara devices.
Lung transplantation status	to be determined
Supplemental Oxygen	no
Best advice for PF symptom management	Exercise daily & work to maintain good lung Hygiene and expand lung capacity. Use 7% salt nebulizer 2X daily with Aerobika or Volara devices. For me, walking daily, swimming, and Pilates twice a week , weights 3x week and real food Functional Medicine diet with everything fresh, Organic, grass fed is healing and making a big difference.
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 2022.
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Coby