Biography

Name

Constance Filippello

Nickname

constance-filippello

Location

Florida, 2 mos.summer Maryland

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Following pneumonia (hospitalized)in Oct. 2018 I was diagnosed with ILD. While visiting grandchildren in MD I went to Pumonary Dr. there who gave me all kinds of tests – Pulmonary function, blood and famliy history. It  was determined I had IPF probably from 2nd hand smoke(father 2 packs a day, mother one) although I did smoke on and off ,less than a pack for 20 years. Esbriet tolerated at 6 pills a day but not at 9. Waiting for OFEV delivery. Also on 20mg Prednisone since onset, 10 mg wasn’t enough to function. Dr. in MD waiting for test results from FL to compare to see if it is Hypersensitivie pneumonitis.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

a new DR. in FL( the past one didn't tell me anything) and a Dr.in MD, very good. Seems to be interested in helping.

Current medication regimen

20 MG. Prednisone,waiting for delivery of OFEV

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Was going through Pulmonary rehab when in FL.  Don’t have this here in MD but son’s large house has a lot of steps and walking that give me a workout. Can’t play ball with twin grandchildren 10 yrs.old, b and g. will return to rehab in Sept.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

Other

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

9 months that Iknow of.

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