john-bost
@John Bost
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Joined Nov 2022 •
Active a year ago
Biography
| Name | John Bost |
| Nickname | john-bost |
| Year of Birth | 1948 |
| Gender | Male |
| Location | CA |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | Diagnosedt with IPF in 2017. Primary doctor had dianosed COPD for the last 10 years prior to 2017. Been taking 150mg. OVEF since Sept 2020. O2 level has been around 96-98 at rest or while active, until Feb. 2022. Had a Pulmonary Embolism in Mar.2022. Since Mar. have been on Supplement O2 , blood thinner, and 20ml. Prednesone. Currently at 2 ltre. O2 at rest, and 4 ltre. when active. Still walking for about an hour/ 2 miles 3-4 times a week. |
| Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | Newport Pulmonary Associates |
| Current medication regimen | OVEF |
| Lung transplantation status | considering later, to be determined |
| Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
| Best advice for PF symptom management | Exercise, eat well, and have a positive attitute. |
| Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | yes |
| How did you find us? | Other |
| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | Diagnosed in 2017, but had for many years previously. |
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