Biography

Name

Deanna Carter

Nickname

deanna-carter

Year of Birth

10/03/1959

Gender

Female

Location

Georgia

Relationship

Caregiver

Short Bio

My husband has interstitial lung disease, diagnosed in February 2020.  We have been married 42 years.  I am not sure he is going to have a lung transplant, but he is looking into it and may consider it.  At any rate, we need support from others who are living with similar circumstances and would like to share information.

Type of Diagnosis

PF of known aetiology

Treatment / Medical Facility

Emory St. Joseph in Atlanta, GA

Current medication regimen

home oxygen, Pradaxa, Mycophenol, Pantoprazole

Lung transplantation status

considering later

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

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?

diagnosed one year ago

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