Biography

Name

Joe

Nickname

Joe Pompeo

Last Name

Pompeo

Year of Birth

May 8, 1938

Gender

Male

Location

Wyckoff, NJ

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I am 83 years old.  I was diagnosed with IPF 3 years ago.  I tried taking Esbriet but had a bad allergic reaction to it.  Will be discussing taking OFEV or trying Esbriet again with my pulmonologist next week.  Have not had pulmonary rehab but will also consider that next week.

My fibrosis had deteriorated significantly in the last month.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Periodic cat scans and pulmonary function test.

Current medication regimen

See above. I am currently on heavy dose of prednisone (40 mg/day) decreasing to 30, 20,an10 mg over the next 17 weeks.

Lung transplantation status

currently in evaluation process

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

None.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

Other

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

3 years

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