Dennis Davis

Name

Dennis Davis

Year of Birth

11-18-1939

Gender

Male

Location

Atlanta, Georgia

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

30year smoker. Quit 30 years ago. Took up woodworking for a hobby.  Bad choice but I loved it.  2009 had open heart surgery with a PE during recovery.  I blamed SOB on the PE. It got progressively worse.  Nobody seemed to know what it was caused by.  Finally referred to a pulmonologist.  Did the six minute walk but no diagnosis.   One months later returned for another 6 minute test. UH OH.  CT scan nailed it. What the hell is IPF? Who knew?  OFEV disapproved by my insurer.  Started Esbriet last week. Siri and my wife demand 5000 steps a day. I walk with a POC and sleep with 2L oxygen.  I dread the idea of living my life tied to a 25foot umbilical cord.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Esbriet. North side hospital Atlanta

Current medication regimen

Starting Esbriet

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

Facebook

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

5 years until diagnosis

Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

I agree