Biography

Name

Dharwar Achar

Nickname

dharwar-achar

Year of Birth

1937

Gender

Male

Location

Texas

Relationship

Medical Professional

Short Bio

I am a retired physician ( I do not  practice in USA). I am under treatment for PF, with Breo Ellipta inhalation daily. I do constantly get this nasty cough when I lie down for a nap / sleep. But I have discovered that, this annoying cough is largely because of collection of mucous in the throat, when lying on my back. Things get better when I turn to one side – in my case it is more comfortable when I turn on my left side. That seems to help in falling asleep.Regarding OTC drugs or any medications for reducing the throat secretions, virtually all of them have such side effects on the secretions that your entire mouth and nose dries up, making it most uncomfortable. better to avoid them altogether. So, do your own trial and error method to find the most suitable sleeping body position that suits your secretions, that makes you calm and fall asleep.

Type of Diagnosis

PF of known aetiology

Treatment / Medical Facility

Pulmonologist in Texas

Current medication regimen

Breo Ellipta Inhalation

Lung transplantation status

considering later

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

The following have helped :

1. Yoga Exercises

2. Deep Breathing  Exercise Twice Daily

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?

5 yrs

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