Jeffrey Carver

Name

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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