Biography

Name

Margaret
Nickname

magsween
Year of Birth

1940
Gender

Female
Location

Michigan
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

I was diagnosed with Ideopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in January of 2015 at age 74.  My older sister also had IPF…she was diagnosed in her late 50’s…received a single lung transplant at age 61 and had 8 good years.

Six months ago now I began needing supplemental oxygen 24/7.
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit
Current medication regimen

5 mg prednisone
Lung transplantation status

ineligible
Supplemental Oxygen

yes
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?

Diagnosed 4 years ago
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