Biography

Name

Fred Childs

Nickname

fred-childs

Year of Birth

09/08/1955

Gender

Male

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I Was a Firefighter in the City of Pittsburgh for 27 years before retiring at the age of 50.  I was formally diagnosed with IPF at the age of 63.  But come to find out, I had a CT Scan 2 years prior to the official diagnosis and in the report of that scan it said that there was indication of IPF and no one told us.  So we are playing catch-up right now.

I also, am retired from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard I served 4 years in active service and 27 years in the reserves.  I retired at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant and was an Electronic System Quality Assurance Inspector for the last 10 years of my career.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Currently being treated at Alleghney Health System in Pittsburgh, PA

Current medication regimen

OFEV – 150 mgrams twice a day

Lung transplantation status

to be determined

Supplemental Oxygen

no

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?

2.5 years (upon notifiaction of diagnosis)

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