Jim Fuhr
@Jim Fuhr
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Joined Sep 2020 •
Active 3 years ago
Biography
Name | Jim Fuhr |
Nickname | jim-fuhr |
Year of Birth | 10/10/1942 |
Gender | Male |
Location | Evanston, IL |
Relationship | Patient |
Short Bio | I’m 78. Until April of ’20 had been in very good health although with undetected IPF for about a year. Current symptoms developed practically overnight after a bout of walking pneumonia. I’m on oxygen and about start a regimen of either Esbriet or OFEV. Although I’m aware of its limitations, I’m looking for a regime of exercises that are beneficial in this condition. |
Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
Treatment / Medical Facility | O2 and checking in with a lulmonologist about once a month. |
Current medication regimen | See bio bove |
Lung transplantation status | to be determined |
Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
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? | Probably a year and a half. Diagnoses was in April of '20, 5 months ago. |
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