Biography

Name

William Pommy
Nickname

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

12 years
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