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George Richard
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Joined Dec 2022 •
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Biography
Name | George Richard |
Nickname | george-richard |
Year of Birth | 1953 |
Gender | Male |
Location | Minneapolis |
Relationship | Patient |
Short Bio | Diagnosed 2016 with IPF, held it at bay for several years with exercise and deep breathing. Started on Esbriet {now Pirfenidone 801mg X 3pd} about 9 months ago. Recently rejected for what seemed to be a promising study because of DNA. Now in slow decline. |
Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
Treatment / Medical Facility | Fairview U of Minnesota |
Current medication regimen | Pirfenidone 3-267mg pills 3 times a day. |
Lung transplantation status | to be determined |
Supplemental Oxygen | no |
Best advice for PF symptom management | Take it easy, relax’ take antacids before meds, food with meds. |
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | no |
How did you find us? | Other |
How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | 6 years |
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