Biography

Name

Donald Salzberg MD

Nickname

donald-salzberg-md

Year of Birth

1954

Gender

Male

Location

Avon CT

Relationship

Medical Professional

Short Bio

I am a 65 yo Ophthalmologist with a diagnosis of IPF since 2018. Stable on OFEV. Quite a challenge especially with the COVID virus upon us. Three children. No oxygen yet. 

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Trinity Hospital HARTFORD,CT

Current medication regimen

OFEV

Lung transplantation status

currently in evaluation process

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

Try taking this one day at a time. Don’t take OFEV on an empty stomach. Zofran helpful. I walk a lot. Isolate yourself with this virus. 

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?

I started OFEV 9/2018. I’m the patient and the MD

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