Biography

Name

Joe Meyer

Nickname

joe-meyer

Year of Birth

1943

Gender

Male

Location

Iowa

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio
  • I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2005. I immediately moved from an area with an F rating on the Amer Lung Assoc site to one with an A rating.
    I am on oxygen 24/7 as of 5+ years ago. My oxygen stays in the 90’s as long as I don’t exert myself. Prior to a few years ago, I was able to do many more things without oxygen.
    My CT scans have remained fairly stable but my breathing tests have shown reduced lung function – which I was aware of before receiving the test results.
Treatment / Medical Facility

Avera Medical Group Pulmonary Dept.

Current medication regimen

Prevacid for GERD

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Live in a place with highly rated air quality and not in a dry climate. Maintain indoors air purifiers, use humidifiers constantly to keep indoor air at 50 to 60%, staying as active as possible based on your capacity. Even if you have to walk slowly, keep moving. Keep home as free of dust as possible, get rid of carpet and items in your home that collect dust, avoid pet dander and traveling to places where the air quality, etc will cause a flare up.   Take supplements that give you more energy and help to fight off infection.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

PF News Website

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

16 years

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