Biography

Name

Joyce

Nickname

Joyful1

Last Name

Cacchione

Year of Birth

1958

Gender

Female

Location

Goodyear AZ

Relationship

Family

Short Bio

Caretaker for aunt who has fought this pulmonary fibrosis battle for way too many years.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Take control of your own health. As a caregiver to my aunt with late stage IPF I have learned that following every directive your doctor tells you is often a huge mistake. That don’t ever address lifestyle, especially dietary, changes. Constantly upping oxygen and pushing prednisone like it’s the cure all has sent my aunt into a rapid decline over the past 5 years.
Get familiar with which foods /supplements strengthen the lungs and which harm the lungs.
And since the lungs and heart rely on each other, employ as many exercises as possible given your current status to strengthen te heart whic will in turn strengthen the lungs and vice versa. Praying for all of your suffering from lung disease.

How did you find us?

PF News Website

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

15+ years

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