Biography

Name

Geraldine
Nickname

Ger
Last Name

Birrane
Year of Birth

1952
Gender

Female
Location

Dublin,Ireland
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio
  • I’m aged 72,I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in Dec.2023,my PF is due to scar tissue having formed on the lungs following a thoracotomy,for an empyema,in1998.I take Ofer and I am reasonably well.I do voluntary work,in a Charity shop,and with Bernardo’s W.O.W programme,so,I am out of the house four days a week.I am a retired R/N R/M.
Type of Diagnosis

PF of known aetiology
Treatment / Medical Facility

Ofev medication in a local hospital under the care of a respiratory Consultant.
Current medication regimen

Ofer medication
Lung transplantation status

ineligible
Supplemental Oxygen

no
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes
If yes, which anti-fibrotic medication are you on?

Ofev
How did you find us?

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

14months
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