Short Bio |
Retired teacher after 43 fulfilled years. Professional drummer 50 years. Stained glass artist 30 years. Recently began woodcarving (2 years) and I love it. With IPF, stage 3, I need to do everything in slo-mo. Currently in pulmonary rehab and making significant progress.
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Treatment / Medical Facility |
University of New Mexico Hospital
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Current medication regimen |
Perfeidone
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Best advice for PF symptom management |
Pulmonary rehab VERY IMPORTANT. Medicare funds this. Get one of the approved medications for IPF. Do research! Know what doctors are conducting research projects.
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How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? |
12 years
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