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Greg Ford replied to the topic Life span in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 11 months, 1 week ago
My pulmonologist currently has two ipf patients who were diagnosed 10 years ago. The longest patient case he has ever had is 17 years. I have interpreted his guidance to believe that the disease acts differently in different people. It is also dependent upon how well you take care of yourself and any other ailments you might have. I myself was…[Read more]
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Greg Ford replied to the topic Is home Air Purification recommended for IPF patients? in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 2 months ago
Take a look at IQ air. They have several that fit various rooms. I have IPF and allergies. Long before diagnosed with IPF, to control my allergies at night I put an IQ air purifier in my bedroom. Noticed an allergy difference within a week. Replacement filters are pricy but are only needed about once a year. Have had mine for 4 or more y…[Read more]
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Greg Ford started the topic Blood pressure and Esbriet in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 year, 3 months ago
I am a newly diagnosed 64 year old IPF patient who was first diagnosed in early August 2020 and who started Esbriet on Aug 19th. Prior to my diagnosis I had noticed a shortness of breath and coughing. Before proceeding to a pulmonologist I first went to a cardiologist to see if my issues were heart related. My heart was okay but I did have a sl…[Read more]
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Greg Ford posted a new activity comment 1 year, 3 months ago
Thanks. I am a new patient with a mild case at this time. Can I post within any discussion topic.
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Greg Ford became a registered member 1 year, 3 months ago
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Hello Greg, thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!
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Thanks. I am a new patient with a mild case at this time. Can I post within any discussion topic.
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Hi Greg. Yes, you can post on topic that you feel comfortable and also start your own topic if you wish. Mark
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Hi Greg. Yes, you can post on topic that you feel comfortable and also start your own topic if you wish. Mark