Biography

Name

Gregory Dixon

Nickname

gregory-dixon

Year of Birth

1946

Gender

Male

Location

Chevy Chase, Maryland

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I am a 73 year old retired administrator who worked in non-profit international work, a major university, a large foundation and finally a five year stint in the federal government.  I had a heart attack when I was 46, bypass surgery when I was 60 and multiple other heart related procedures to address atrial fibrillation and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.  A CT scan recently performed in a hospital showed clear evidence of IPF.  Suddenly, I am dealing with a new reality.  I am happily married to supportive wife in good health and have a daughter, her husband and two young grandchildren living nearby.  I know something about IPF’s clinical progression because my favorite cousin lived with and died from the disease for five years and I visited him frequently.  He died three years ago.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Local pulmonologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland

Current medication regimen

Nothing yet, physician recommended Ofev

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

I am newly diagnosed but there is evidence I may have had IPF for about 18 months based on older CT scans. Do not have many symptoms except mild shortness of breath.  Can walk two miles with ease.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

PF News Website

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

Perhaps 18 months

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