Biography

Name

Laura

Nickname

laura-nash

Last Name

Nash

Year of Birth

1963

Gender

Female

Location

New Jersey, USA

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Active, healthy 58-year-old (2022) with dormant IPF – thrown a huge curve ball by COVID. Progression began shortly thereafter. Received my transplant in 2024 at age 61.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Temple University Hospital

Current medication regimen

Tacrolimus & Mycophenylate

Lung transplantation status

eligible

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

Exercise!

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?

3 years

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