Biography

Name

Frank J Wernet

Nickname

frank-j-wernet

Year of Birth

1945

Gender

Male

Location

State College Pa.

Short Bio

Diagnosed with IPF December 2016. Placed on supplemental oxygen January 2018. Started Ofev in February 2018. Listed for transplant September 26, 2018 at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA.  Got the call on November 13, 2018 that a left lung was available. Was transplanted on November 14, 2018. Was in ICU 2 nights and then moved to the Step Down floor. Was in the hospital for a total of 13 days. Remained in Pittsburgh at the Family House until January 4, 2019 because we were 3 hours from the hospital.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

UPMC

Current medication regimen

Anti rejection medication

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

Try to live a healthy life style, join  a support group, get an early transplant evaluation. Start taking an IPF medication as early as possible.

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?

At least three years.

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