Biography

Name

Dicky Griffin

Nickname

dicky-griffin

Year of Birth

1950

Gender

Male

Location

Lincoln, NE

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Retired large animal veterinarian and college professor.  Born & raised on a small livestock farm.  My wife and I started dating in high school and now married over 50 years.   First diagnosed with RA a bit over a decade ago and begin to having breathing issues about five years later first suspected to be IPF.  In the last five years the RA has been tied to my pulmonary fibrosis (interstitial lung disease).

Type of Diagnosis

PF of known aetiology

Treatment / Medical Facility

National Jewish Health and Univ. of Neb. Med. Center

Current medication regimen

Antifibrotics and immunosuppressives

Lung transplantation status

currently in evaluation process

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Dyspnea make is tough to remain active but keeping active and following respiratory exercises seems to help both breathing and my attitude.  My pulmonologist emphasized managing my weigh and it has help both my breathing and interest in being active.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

Other

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

2016

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