Biography

Name

lee
Nickname

lee s. williams
Last Name

s. williams
Year of Birth

1947
Gender

Male
Location

Alabama
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

76, retired 2002, diagnosed by PET scan 2014 while dealing with throat cancer. Diagnosed by Pulmonologist about 2015. Met drug treatment requirement 2016 and started OFEV twice daily (150mg).
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

OFEV and semiannual doctor's visit.
Current medication regimen

150 mg OFEV twice daily plus full time O2
Lung transplantation status

ineligible
Supplemental Oxygen

yes
Best advice for PF symptom management

I was warned about the problems of both medications.  I take OFEV as close to every 12 hrs. as possible with food.  Have tolerated medicine very well.

Start medication ASAP.
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?

9 years
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