I have read about several research studies for drugs for IPF. Some of them discuss a mechanism of injury in IPF being scar tissue caused by or consisting of collagen. In these discussions, they say that once an area of the lung suffers injury or damage, that a natural healing process is for the body to send collagen fibers to the area of damage… Read more

I found very good results preventing Ofev induced diarrhea using Colestipol. It was recommended to me by a Gastroenterologist who gives it to his patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. I started taking 1 gram three times a day(they are very large pills), but eventually cut back to 1 gram a day(larger doses made me constipated). I… Read more

I am 67 years old, diagnosed when 62. I initially resolved myself to not have transplant, and just let the inevitable outcome take it’s course.

Idecided a year and a half ago to pursue transplant. Since first diagnosedc5 years ago I have taken ofev and done pulmonary rehab. I don’t typically use 02 at rest or just when puttering around…

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