Biography

Name

Jeffrey Carver
Nickname

jeffrey-carver
Year of Birth

1949
Gender

Male
Location

Arlington, MA
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

Diagnosed in late 2021, started to need O2 in summer of 2022. I’m 73, a writer, and except for this disease, in pretty good shape.
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

Mt. Auburn Pulmonary, Brigham
Current medication regimen

Pirfenidone. Also, on my own but with doc's knowledge, taking EGCG green tea extract.
Lung transplantation status

to be determined
Supplemental Oxygen

yes
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?

Known for about a year, probably been present for longer.
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