Biography

Nickname

don-burns

Age

1938

Gender

Male

Location (Country/State)

Colorado

What best describes you?

Patient

Short Bio

I was diagnosed with IPF in 2018, but doctors believe, based on scans for pneumonia, that I’ve had it since 2014.  I have not used supplemental oxygen until this year, when a “perfect storm” of medical catastrophes felled me in January.  I am doing much better now, but struggle with need for oxygen and other daily challenges presented by having IPF.  I tried Ofev, but because of the medical problems I had, my pulmonologist stopped it.  I am very interested in clinical trials, but have been turned down for one, and am waiting for word on another coming up soon.  I constantly surf the internet and this forum for more information, and would like to participate.  Thank you for providing this platform.

Type of Pulmonary Fibrosis?

IPF

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

Finally diagnosed one year ago; doctors think probably 5 years or more.

How did you find us?

PF News Website

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