Biography

Name

Colin O Driscoll
Nickname

colin-o-driscoll
Year of Birth

1960
Gender

Male
Location

Belgium
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

I am a recently retired project manager who suffered from chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (CHP).
I received a double lung transplant last October, and I am still in rehabilitation (exercise 3 times a week + physiotherapy twice a week for my feet that have been partly paralysed).
Type of Diagnosis

PF of known aetiology
Treatment / Medical Facility

University Hospital Leuven, Leuven Belgium.
Current medication regimen

Advagraf (Tacromilus), Celcept, Medrol + varius complementary drugs to deal with the side effect.
Supplemental Oxygen

no
Best advice for PF symptom management

Find a rehab program. It makes a big difference to your well-being.
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no
How did you find us?

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

CHP for seven years from diagnosis.
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