Jennifer Hardy

Name

Jennifer Hardy

Year of Birth

12/08/1951

Gender

Female

Location

NSW Australia

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I was diagnosed with IPF a day before my 71st birthday 2022. Quite a shock, however I had experienced a persistent cough ( diagnosed as environmental asthma) for two years prior to this year.
After consultation with a specialist,CT scans and tests in a pulmonary function laboratory I have been diagnosed and now am experiencing my second month on Esbriet.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Esbriet/Lung Specialist

Current medication regimen

Esbriet x3 three times a day/ exercise

Lung transplantation status

to be determined

Supplemental Oxygen

no

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?

Diagnosis 2022

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