Biography

Name

JoAnn Whitfield

Nickname

joann-whitfield

Year of Birth

1939

Gender

Female

Location

Texas

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Diagnosis in 2012 IPF  On oxygen @ 4l  ambulatory  Get tired easily and SOB .  Frequent cough.  Retired. Married. Have great grandchildren

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

UTSW Dallas

Current medication regimen

Ofev

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Learning to pace myself to prevent overtiring .Oxygen for short ness of breath ,meds,cough syrup and hot tea helps cough

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

Facebook

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

6-7 years

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