Biography

Name

Don Kautzman

Nickname

don-kautzman

Year of Birth

1950

Gender

Male

Location

Chagrin Falls, OH

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Married 50 years, two children and six grandchildren.  Still working. Recently diagnosed with PF.

Type of Diagnosis

PF of known aetiology

Treatment / Medical Facility

Prednisone/Cleveland Clinic

Current medication regimen

just finished prednisone tapered from 40mil to 10 mil. Currently on systemic enzymes (not prescribed by Pulmonologist)

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Eat light, organic and healthy.  Eat nothing after dinner.  Exercise, (cardio, resistance, stretch, breathing), elevate bed, pray, stay close to social network.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

Other

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

9 months

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