William Pommy

Name

William Pommy

Year of Birth

1945

Gender

Male

Location

New Mexico

Relationship

Patient

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.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

University of New Mexico Hospital

Current medication regimen

Perfeidone

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

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.

How did you find us?

PF News Website

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

12 years

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