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Kim Hetherington
@Kim Hetherington
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Joined Sep 2022 •
Active a year ago
Biography
Name | Kim Hetherington |
Nickname | kim-hetherington |
Year of Birth | 21 May 1964 |
Gender | Female |
Location | UK |
Relationship | Patient |
Short Bio | Diagnosed with early signs of PF in January 2022, revised to IPF in April 2022. Currently taking nintedanib and hoping that the antifibrotics will slow down the progression of this awful disease. I am fundraising with JustGiving/Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis, to raise money for research into finding a cure for PF. |
Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
Treatment / Medical Facility | UK/NHS |
Current medication regimen | nintedanib and reflux medication |
Lung transplantation status | to be determined |
Supplemental Oxygen | no |
Best advice for PF symptom management | Lots of walking and being outside in nature. Practising deep breathing exercises daily. Maintaining a positive mental attitude, while accepting that we all have down days. Remaining strong for my family. |
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? | Diagnosed 9 months ago |
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