Biography

Name

Donald Brown
Nickname

donald-brown
Year of Birth

1937
Gender

Male
Location

Huntley, IL
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

Lung problem diagnosed about twenty years ago.  Under treatment for IPF and medication (OFEV) for past four years.  Moved from New Mexico to Illinois for lower elevation – was 24 hours on oxygen, now mostly at night only.
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

Northwestern Hospital
Current medication regimen

OFEV, Oxygen
Lung transplantation status

ineligible
Supplemental Oxygen

yes
Best advice for PF symptom management

Hang in there.  There are good days and some not so good.
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes
How did you find us?

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

Initially diagnosed as lung problem about 20 years ago, IPF 4 years.
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