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