Biography

Name

Kathryn Bottaro

Nickname

kathryn-bottaro

Year of Birth

1958

Gender

Female

Location

Methuen

Relationship

Caregiver

Short Bio

My fiancée of ten yrs was in last stage of testing for new lung transplant and 10 days ago his oxygen went down so quickly and he died. Did I do something wrong. Y didn’t test show that it was too late. Had no other health problems. He was 73   Please help me understand what went wrong. I want to die with him

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

VA HOSPITAL

Current medication regimen

Prednisone only

Lung transplantation status

eligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management
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?

At least 2 yrs

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