Biography

Name

David

Nickname

david-rivera

Year of Birth

23 December 1953

Gender

Male

Location

Georgia

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio
  • I have Ipf. diagnosed about a year and a half ago but I know I had it probably for another year before that and I’d like to share my experiences as well as hear others’ experiences dealing with this terrible disease
Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Emory

Current medication regimen

Ofiv

Lung transplantation status

considering later

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

I say fight it. Do your best for your self . Try keeping lungs clear . Do what exercise you can do. If you’re overweight like me -get on a diet. It’s our biggest challenge in life(at least for me)

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?

2 years

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