Biography

Name

Dub Karriker

Nickname

dub-karriker

Year of Birth

1955

Gender

Male

Location

Durham, NC

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Retired 67 year old. Diagnosed with IPF in 2020.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Duke University Medical Center

Current medication regimen

None

Lung transplantation status

to be determined

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

Diet and exercise is critical. I am not on oxygen yet but I do use Boost Oxygen as needed.

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?

Diagnosed 3 years ago. Experienced symptoms the previous year but waited until Medicare kicked in to get tested.

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