Biography

Name

Linda Smith
Nickname

linda-smith
Year of Birth

1941-03-20 00:00:00
Short Bio

I am pretty old, but now expect my kidneys, not my lungs, will be the death dealers.  I consider myself to be very lucky that after years of treatments for asthma and COPD I finally found a good pulmonary doctor who diagnosed me with IPF within minutes into my first exam.  Is the disease so rare that doctors can’t recognize it?
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

OFEV /physician
Current medication regimen

Ofev twice daily. predisone.
Lung transplantation status

ineligible
Supplemental Oxygen

no
Best advice for PF symptom management

OFEV
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

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