jonathan-poland
Biography
Name | Jonathan |
Nickname | jonathan-poland |
Last Name | Poland |
Location | St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
Relationship | Patient |
Short Bio | I am married (35+ years) with 2 adult children. I am an engineer and professional computer geek who chooses to continue working in spite of being retirement age. I am also a US Navy submarine veteran who spent a lot of time underwater and in a shipyard (this may have exacerbated my disease). Consequently, I am a 100% disabled veteran. |
Type of Diagnosis | PF of known aetiology |
Treatment / Medical Facility | O2 (2 lpm) @ night & w/ exercise / Ofev 150mg twice daily / VA |
Current medication regimen | Ofev 150mg BID |
Lung transplantation status | to be determined |
Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
Best advice for PF symptom management | 1) Go to pulmonary rehab! Now. It has significantly improved my overall health and (I hope) my ability to withstand future health crises. 2) Follow your doctor’s and pulmonary therapist’s instructions to the letter |
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | yes |
If yes, which anti-fibrotic medication are you on? | Ofev |
How did you find us? | Other |
How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | symptoms since 2016, diagnosis in 2019 |
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