Biography

Name

Grace McKeown

Nickname

grace-mckeown

Year of Birth

1941

Gender

Female

Location

BRISTOL UK

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I am living in the U.K. and working to live well. I do struggle to achieve this but am sure that despite a chronic diagnosis that it is important. I am basically a happy person and have been lucky in life. That is what I need to be aware of even on the ‘ down’ days
Yes I would love it to go away but feel that working on my acceptance without developing an unhealthy attachment is a more positive way forward.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Southmead respiratory centre Bristol UK

Current medication regimen

Apixaban 2.5 x twice daily

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Develop a programme of body, heart and mind and take what help is on offer

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

Other

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

Diagnosis 17 years ago

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