Colin O Driscoll

Name

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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