Biography

Name

John Nelson
Nickname

john-nelson
Year of Birth

04/17/1946
Gender

Male
Location

Newark, Calif.
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

I have been diagnosed with IPF.  My Doctor said that is terminal.  I’m will be 74 next month. My father died of this same condition in 2002.  I have read that this problem i have might be related but not confirmed.  All my future appointments related to my IPF have been cancelled due to the pandemic.  So far I’m feeling okay. No major coughing or chest pain.
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

No treatment yet
Current medication regimen

None
Lung transplantation status

ineligible
Supplemental Oxygen

no
Best advice for PF symptom management

Sleeping on a wedge because of my acid reflux.
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no
How did you find us?

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

I'm not sure
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