Biography

Name

Gilo
Nickname

gilo
Year of Birth

01/31/35
Gender

Male
Location

Altoona,FL
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

LIVING INDEPENDENTLY AT AN CCRC. FAIRLY ACTIVE AT GARDENING AND LOTS OF EXERCISE.  DIAGNOSIS IS IPAF OR IDIOPATHIC PNEUMONIA WITH AUTOIMMUNE FEATURES.

 
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

SHANDS PULMONARY DIAGNOSTIC GROUP. ALSO WORKING WITH LOCAL PULMONOLOGIST
Current medication regimen

PREDNISONE, 10 MG,1 A DAY AND TESSOLON PERLE, 100 MG EVERY 8 HRS. fOR COUGH
Lung transplantation status

considering later
Supplemental Oxygen

yes
Best advice for PF symptom management

DIET, EXERCISE, AND EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR DIAGNOSIS. CREATE A SHORT, MIDDLE AND LONG TERM PLAN. PUT TOGETHER A STRONG SUPPORT TEAM OF FAMILY, FRIENDS AND MEDICAL FOLKS. HAVE A END OF LIFE PLAN AND DO ALL PAPERWORK NECESSARY FOR YOUR SUPPORT TEAM.
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?

INITIAL DIAGNOSIS WAS ILD ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO.
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