Biography

Name

Janet

Nickname

jaanetmczach

Year of Birth

1951

Location

TX

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I was diagnosed  with NSIP in January 2022 after a lung biopsy, but I have had symptoms for about 4-5 years. I am on mycophenolate (Cellcept) and a number of supporting drugs. My most constant symptom over five years has been my cough, although I have several others, including extreme piriformis/back pain within the last few months.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Myclopenolate/Austin Pulmonary North

Current medication regimen

Mycophenolate, advair, flonase, ipratropium bromide, montelukast, amitriptyline

Lung transplantation status

to be determined

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

Get exercise

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

PF News Website

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

Probably several years

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