Biography

Name

John Maher

Nickname

john-maher

Year of Birth

1956

Gender

Male

Location

Wareham, Ma

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Hi I am the third and youngest in my family to be diagnosis  my oldest brother passed in 2006 at age 62.  my other brother had a transplant at Cleveland Clinic in July 2022.  I was diagnosed when my brother was in 2017.  I have shortness of breath but no dry cough.  I have guessed by my brothers that 2-3 years  after the dry cough is when your time is up. i was diagnosed early because of my brothers history.  Without the transplant in July my brother most likely would not have seen the new year. I wish everyone the best.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

local doctor

Current medication regimen

none caused GI issues

Lung transplantation status

considering later

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

Facebook

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

5 years

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