Biography

Name

James Boyd
Nickname

james-boyd
Year of Birth

1950
Gender

Male
Location

St. Peters, MO
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

Retired college professor (Finance), still teaching part time online.  40 years teaching experience.  Vietnam era veteran (Navy).  Married 40 years, one adult child.
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

Cardio-Pulmonary Associates, St. Luke's Medical Group, Chesterfield MO – Dr. Neil Ettinger
Current medication regimen

Ofev – 100 mg
Lung transplantation status

to be determined
Supplemental Oxygen

yes
Best advice for PF symptom management

Keep up with medication (ofev in my case).  Use supplemental oxygen when needed (exercise, substantial physical activity, sleep).  Modest exercise every day.  Eat moderately, avoid stress, get enough sleep.
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes
How did you find us?

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

Officially diagnosed 3.5 years ago, but symptomatic at least 10 years.
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