Biography

Name

David Patterson

Nickname

david-patterson

Year of Birth

1949

Gender

Male

Location

New Ipswich, NH

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I was diagnosed with IPF in April, 2018.  I went on Esbriet around March 2019. I’m a retired HS biology teacher and I’m now 71 years old.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Esbriet – Massachusetts General Hospital

Current medication regimen

3 Esbriet tablets 3 times a day, oxygen with activity

Lung transplantation status

considering later, to be determined

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

One breath at a time.

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?

3 years

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