Biography

Name

Carolyn Carter

Nickname

carolyn-carter

Year of Birth

1956

Gender

Female

Location

Oregon

Relationship

Family

Short Bio

My husband of 37 years, has IPF.  He was diagnosed about 16 years ago and didn’t experience any significant symptoms other than a moderate SOB for years.  He started taking Espriet about 5 years ago and although his symptoms progressed it was slow.  This last year his disease has become severe, we’ve been referred to hospice.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Corvallis Clinic

Current medication regimen

Morphine

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

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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