katc
@KatC
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Joined May 2024 •
Active 7 weeks ago
Biography
| Name | Katherine |
| Nickname | KatC |
| Last Name | Cope |
| Year of Birth | 1950 |
| Gender | Female |
| Location | Indiana U.S. |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | SOB for many years before diagnosis of chronic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis with fibrosis. No identified cause. Using 2-4 l oxygen past 6 years, taking Cellcept most of that time. Used Ofev for 18 months before side effects were too severe. Pulmonary is relatively stable. |
| Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | University of Chicago |
| Lung transplantation status | ineligible |
| Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
| Best advice for PF symptom management | Keep exercising |
| Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | no |
| How did you find us? | |
| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | 6 years since diagnosis- actual time unknown |
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