Biography

Name

Dee-Dee Bensinger

Nickname

dee-dee-bensinger

Year of Birth

April 06,1950

Gender

Female

Relationship

Caregiver

Short Bio

I’m a caregiver. My husband has IPF. He is now officially on the National Transplant list for a double lung transplant  Blessings to all caregivers and patients if IPF

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Oklahoma Heart Hospital & BAYLOR University Hospital in Dallas

Current medication regimen

Espriet

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

My husband is faithful about going to rehab 5 days a week. He was being considered for a single transplant because of his age. Just turned 69 but has improved his FVC and walk test with his dedication   When we received the call saying he was being listed they had changed the recommendation to a bi-lateral transplant because of his hard work So it’s based on his physiological age not his chronology age

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

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

Not sure but definite diagnosis on January 2017

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