jim-w
@Jim W
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Joined Aug 2020 •
Active 3 years ago
Biography
Name | Jim W |
Nickname | jim-w |
Year of Birth | 02-14-1944 |
Gender | Male |
Location | Rhode Island |
Relationship | Patient |
Short Bio | Diagnosed with IPF in June, 2016. Started OFEV, 150 mg BID in September, 2016. Added Trelegy about 1 year ago. Tolerating OFEV with help of Loperimide HCL for diarrhea. |
Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
Treatment / Medical Facility | Pulmonologist |
Current medication regimen | OFEV 150 mg BID and Trelegy / Oxygen as needed |
Lung transplantation status | ineligible |
Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
Best advice for PF symptom management | Rest when your body tells you needs it. Stay in touch with your care team and alert immmediately if you experience any changes; increased persistent cough notification resulted in Trelegy being prescribed. Stay positive! Don’t forget to 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? | 4 years |
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