Biography

Name

Frank Mc Hugh

Nickname

frank-mc-hugh

Year of Birth

02/02/1942

Gender

Male

Location

HoustonTx. area

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Retired media Sales. Lives in So,Tx. Houston- master gardener .Tx.  Veggie gardener. Past extensive travel. Adult children

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Pulmonary Unit. Houston Methodist Hosp

Current medication regimen

ofev-150mg Opsumit-10mg

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Acknowledge the reality of your condition.  Inform family, so they know what to expect,short & long term Take charge of your treatment,   Learn as much as possible. Exercise-exercise-exercise several times weekly. Praise your caregiver

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

PF News Website

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

Diagnosed in Jan. 2019. but had undiagnosed symptoms at least a year earlier

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