David Swain

Name

David Swain

Year of Birth

04/09/1942

Gender

Male

Location

Exeter, Devon, UK

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I was diagnosed with likely IPF in April 2018, but it may have started many years ago, as I have had a cough for 15 years. My lung function is 96%. I am not generally breathless, but do find difficulty with sustained walking uphill.

My specialist is monitoring me every 6 months and my readings were improved last September. I am not on any medication although I take various anti-oxygent supplements, serrapeptase and Chinese Herbs

I excercise as much as possible; mainly walking 4 miles a day and occasional visits to gym.

While on holiday in New Zealand (Feb 2019) I am trying a 6 session course of full body laser therapy in a laser pod.

 

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

6 monthly monitoring/Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Trust, UK

Current medication regimen

None

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

To continue with my present regime of supplements and excercise.

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?

1 Year since diagnosis, but may be many years longer.

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