Biography

Name

Cindy

Nickname

foxylady75

Year of Birth

11/05/1945

Gender

Female

Location

Georgia

Relationship

Caregiver

Short Bio

I am the caregiver for my husband who was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2013.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Fla.

Current medication regimen

Prednisone

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Because pulmonary fibrosis is a terminal disease, you can qualify for Hospice care. As a caregiver, being under the care of a good Hospice team has been invaluable. They have taken care of whatever my husband needs to make him more comfortable. Just knowing that I have nurse available to me 27/7 is such a comfort to both of us.  His Dr at the Mayo Clinic suggested that we get acquainted with Hospice, and boy was he right. Most people think Hospice is only used when you are about to die. Thank goodness that is no longer true.

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?

Since 2013

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