Biography

Name

Judy Kucera

Nickname

judy-kucera

Year of Birth

7/26/1943

Gender

Female

Location

San Francisco

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

79 years old, diagnosed 6/22, started coughing 3 years ago.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Sutter Health

Current medication regimen

1 Aleve daily for muscular pain

Lung transplantation status

to be determined

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management
  1. Use an oximeter at all times, monitor oxygen and raise the level when active.

Make sure all tanks and concentrators are full during stormy weather.

Get as much outdoor exercise as possible, practice deep breathing several times a day and drink 8  – 10 glasses of water a day.

Make sure your liver can handle Ofev, mine can’t.

 

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?

6 mo.

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