Pulmonary Fibrosis News Forums | Hans M. Fink | Activity https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/members/hansfink2007/activity/ Activity feed for Hans M. Fink. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:51:58 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.20.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 42bb0d2df2b9c97ba2ab52fddbe33dac Hans M. Fink replied to the discussion Starting Ofev in the forum Ofev (Nintedanib) https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/starting-ofev/#post-34578 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:32:44 -0600 Reply to Starting Ofev

• How long after your diagnosis of PF/IPF did you start taking Ofev?
Immdiatly. Actually my Respirologist left the choice to me & I chose OFEV.

• When you started Ofev, had your Doctor shared with you whether your PF/IPF was mild, moderate or severe?
My IPF was moderate.

• When being prescribed Ofev did you ask or did your Doctor offer to… Read more

]]> e12279a4715ff946c0ff28ab1e2a1a3e Hans M. Fink replied to the discussion Oxygen Delivery System when needs go up in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/oxygen-delivery-system-when-needs-go-up/#post-34455 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:39:35 -0600 Reply to Oxygen Delivery System when needs go up

Hello Robert,
I change the Oxygen flow rates “Before” getting up for bathroom visit. Then lower it when back at sitting rest.
Before doing any kind of movement or exertion, I always check the Oxygen saturation before actually proceeding. This all takes time but find that it has to be done to be safe.
Resting, my settings are usually 6-8 liters… Read more

]]> a6cf9902589e63dc82cadd69cd7ca09b Hans M. Fink posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/23739/#acomment-30234 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 23:49:08 -0500 I have used this forum for a long time now. It is always helpful to hear other IPF patients thoughts.

In reply to - Hans M. Fink became a registered member ]]> d1e2fbf4821b1b8d98ff8ded8c8d232d Hans M. Fink replied to the discussion Ofev UK in the forum Ofev (Nintedanib) https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/ofev-uk/#post-29957 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:34:21 -0500 Reply to Ofev UK

Hi Marilyn Cellucci,
I have the same weight loss issue as you. Also, I would not accept the view of your Pulmonologist but am convinced that the weight loss is directly related to the OFEV medications. Have not yet asked a nutritionist for advice but will soon.
Sincerely
Hans Fink (in Canada)

]]> 5312e43911817d27aac78c11e9e77359 Hans M. Fink replied to the discussion Stem Cell Procedure for IPF in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/stem-cell-procedure-for-ipf/#post-29826 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 20:26:15 -0500 Reply to Stem Cell Procedure for IPF

Hello Charlene,
I appreciate your comments very much.
I think that a decision to have procedures done such as stem cell therapy, which are still largely unproven may have something to do with age & attitude of an individual IPF patient.
When you are younger, such as yourself it is different. As for me, I’m 86 years old & figure “what do I have… Read more

]]> bc2dc62581c3da7b4da7e23d020f088b Hans M. Fink replied to the discussion Stem Cell Procedure for IPF in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/stem-cell-procedure-for-ipf/#post-29768 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 22:13:35 -0500 Reply to Stem Cell Procedure for IPF

Hello Allen,
I am curious how the stem Cell therapy procedure for the lungs was performed?
Can you provide a brief description?
Thanks,
Hans

]]> cdf06db421914940fb0fbfecb2a60d18 Hans M. Fink replied to the discussion Stem Cell Procedure for IPF in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/stem-cell-procedure-for-ipf/#post-29724 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:33:39 -0500 Reply to Stem Cell Procedure for IPF

Hello Charlene & Rune,
I am also seriously considering having stem cell treatment done for myself. Unfortunately clinics in Canada have so far resisted in offering it to us IPF patients.
I checked with a clinic in Michigan, USA & they would do it.
But since the pandemic struck us, the borders were closed. Now that I could travel to the USA, I… Read more

]]> fa4a9bbfcf18826de171066b325f87f1 Hans M. Fink replied to the discussion Systemic Enzymes, with or without prescription anti-fibrotics in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/systemic-enzymes-with-or-without-prescription-anti-fibrotics/#post-29663 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:58:13 -0500 Reply to Systemic Enzymes, with or without prescription anti-fibrotics

Hello Rebecca,
Thank you for the information on Systemic Enzymes.
I have not tried it yet but am very interested I getting all the ingredients.
Because I am currently on Ofev whose side-effects caused a lot of weight loss, decided to stop ECGC.
Where would one usually find all the items you describe?

Sincerely,
Hans Fink (Windsor, Canada)

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