Pulmonary Fibrosis News Forums | Mark Koziol | Activity https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/members/mark-koziol/activity/ Activity feed for Mark Koziol. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:15:50 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.20.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 6119d9e9cff9cbb0cd46ff7b00cedde1 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/39332/#acomment-39333 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:01:43 -0500 Hello, everyone has a different reaction when taking this drug. The best advice I can offer is to eat a small serving of protein and carbohydrate immediately before taking this drug. You won’t throw up from but can have some gastro intestinal issues. I would have them every so often. I would also try as many foods possible and eliminate ones… Read more

In reply to - Christine Bolmeier posted an update @mark-koziol I have to start taking ofev. I’ve Heard so many bad reports about it and how it makes you so sick that I’m really afraid to start taking it. I haven’t even […] ]]> 5973ff1cbede27b77581462b2dfff0b1 Mark Koziol replied to the discussion COVID-19 Precautions Have Reduced the Number of Respiratory Infections in the forum PF Life: 50+ https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/covid-19-precautions-have-reduced-the-number-of-respiratory-infections/#post-27503 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:05:38 -0600 Reply to COVID-19 Precautions Have Reduced the Number of Respiratory Infections

Thank you Ted.

]]> 673e67a9748434caa9bb5d43e0be033a Mark Koziol replied to the discussion POSSIBLE MISDIAGNOSIS in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/possible-misdiagnosis/#post-27498 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:22:43 -0600 Reply to POSSIBLE MISDIAGNOSIS

Hi Jenny, I received a single lung transplant. They don’t give anti fibrotic after transplant. People do switch from one medicine to another. It is the patients choice. Take care, mark

]]> ca5f6cd7cf44fe30f1684778ec7ccbfe Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25719/#acomment-25720 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:49:17 -0600 Hello Janet, we are delighted to have you as a member of your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Janet became a registered member ]]> 23209e1c6a55422296b4f21d7bfcd349 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25715/#acomment-25717 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:23:02 -0600 Hello Bob, this is an insightful update by you. I see the path how you are associating the cytokine storm to both diseases; COVID-19 and PF/IPF. I would hope this drug would at least be studied for its affects on fibrotic diseases. Thank you Bob for bringing this to our attention. Take care, Mark.

In reply to - Bob posted an update Just read this article from the Tel Aviv Ichilov Hospital researcher Professor Arbor. A new coronavirus treatment being developed at Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Medical Center has successfully […] ]]> eb0fdb8d1c01c224fbd4cde6aa9c41e1 Mark Koziol replied to the discussion Sudden deterioration in breathing in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/sudden-deterioration-in-breathing/#post-27484 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 02:14:06 -0600 Reply to Sudden deterioration in breathing

Hi Julie, I’m glad you were persistent in obtaining the home concentrator. I’m glad to hear your husband is doing better. We all desire proper medical care and thankfully caregivers like yourself step in and have to demand these services. Have great night, Mark.

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Hello Bill, first of all thank you for sharing. I think it’s great how physically active you are. Your positivity will enhance your prognosis. Your contributions will always be welcome. Have a great rest of the night, Mark

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Hi Steven, much of the literature still contains the estimated 3-5 years expected life span. I don’t know why they wouldn’t move to using a medium rather than an average for measurement. I do think many hospitals and institutions are trepid in their estimations until a large respected institution changes their numbers. I think a valid and… Read more

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Hello John, you have a wonderful positive outlook. Taking your medicine on time helps with the efficacy of the medication. You are right about the gastric effects. Some people do everything right, eat healthy and eat the small meals and have disheartening gastric effects. Others can eat pizza and wings and the medicine doesn’t have a negative… Read more

]]> 143d639f91127bfa6fc74aa290103a53 Mark Koziol replied to the discussion Life span in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/life-span/?view=all#post-27480 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:35:44 -0600 Reply to Life span

Hello Carlo, in order to get the information you desire I suggest you participate in phase 2 pulmonary rehabilitation. They will be able to gauge your performance and they will provide you with the METS required and desired. Here is a link explaining… Read more

]]> 9b08da324ed60564578dce12b48294ae Mark Koziol replied to the discussion Life span in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/life-span/#post-27478 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:27:23 -0600 Reply to Life span

Hello Rheal, thank you for sharing your story. Please take care, mark.

]]> 50c6bf4184f62bfa0748087f7257f7c0 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25706/#acomment-25708 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:21:01 -0600 I totally agree with you but the sad fact is, our disease is very complex in it’s pathology. I do wish the process for approval was shortened. It seems most trials must overcome piles of paperwork and as we know this takes time. Take care, Mark.

In reply to - J.d. posted an update I see all these trials with mice that look promising…..how about experimenting on us terminally ill people…I have nothing to lose and everything to gain…I’m tired of coughing and shortness […] ]]> 422c2f427d1cd440d40c391b41dfe0d8 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25704/#acomment-25705 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:05:38 -0600 Hello J.D., thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!

In reply to - J.d. became a registered member ]]> 505b049f85ac79b883daaad46756cdb7 Mark Koziol started the discussion COVID-19 Precautions Have Reduced the Number of Respiratory Infections in the forum PF Life: 50+ https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/covid-19-precautions-have-reduced-the-number-of-respiratory-infections/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:00:03 -0600 COVID-19 Precautions Have Reduced the Number of Respiratory Infections

One useful takeaway from our wearing masks and executing COVID-19 prevention measures is reducing the flu and other respiratory infections. Respiratory infections have been almost non-existent since the fall of 2020. The flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases have dropped dramatically. RSV is highly contagious and dangerous… Read more

]]> b308b26fc74135f75163f00fda7b7910 Mark Koziol replied to the discussion What should I expect as IPF progresses? in the forum Caregivers and Spouses https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/what-should-i-expect-as-ipf-progresses/#post-27473 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 23:36:24 -0600 Reply to What should I expect as IPF progresses?

Thank you JT.

]]> cc9553d574a431db79dbdc669230bcc1 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25692/#acomment-25695 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:04:05 -0600 Hi Craig, thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Craig became a registered member ]]> ea4cf0468dd92e379da89cd81ca91061 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25693/#acomment-25694 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:03:37 -0600 Hello Marilyn, we are delighted to have you as a member of the pf forum. Welcome!

In reply to - marilyn became a registered member ]]> fbabfebc7737697872633b8abcdbdf42 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25680/#acomment-25683 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:58:09 -0600 Hi Malcolm, thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Malcolm became a registered member ]]> 2cec342dfff8e8a1b2641e5399684d38 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25678/#acomment-25682 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:57:11 -0600 Hi Kathleen, we are pleased to have you as a member of the pf forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Kathleen became a registered member ]]> 35514280c118f7b7bb5e7286d60817d8 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25679/#acomment-25681 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:56:36 -0600 Hello Brett, thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Brett became a registered member ]]> feb6b0ced3c25c1eb9df24bc14cf08d6 Mark Koziol replied to the discussion POSSIBLE MISDIAGNOSIS in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/possible-misdiagnosis/#post-27453 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:42:01 -0600 Reply to POSSIBLE MISDIAGNOSIS

Hello Carlo, you make me laugh. Thank you for kind comment. The key master tab signifies I am one of your co-moderators for the forum. Charlene Marshall is your other moderator. I’m hoping another member can answer your question on Esbriet. I have no experience with this medicine and don’t think I can comment satisfactory. I was on Ofev. I… Read more

]]> 0fe8e1f2a5b858273f84f432495e5931 Mark Koziol replied to the discussion Exacerbations in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/exacerbations-2/#post-27452 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:30:05 -0600 Reply to Exacerbations

Hi Jill, I had a home concentrator that went to 10 lpm and I used the E series tanks when I was out of the house. A friend built an insulated tank holding container that I placed in the back of my pickup. Every cpl days I would get 22-26 tanks. I was still working so I used the E tanks while I was work and any time out of the house. The… Read more

]]> fa302ee0d52b5a8339fcea3b9a30064d Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25667/#acomment-25669 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:47:27 -0600 Hello Steve, thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Steve bond became a registered member ]]> e44c119122e2986a4d14d7026e0623ff Mark Koziol replied to the discussion POSSIBLE MISDIAGNOSIS in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/possible-misdiagnosis/#post-27443 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 23:13:27 -0600 Reply to POSSIBLE MISDIAGNOSIS

Hi Marj, I looked up a research study on the effect of digital clubbing on oxygen saturation. The study used cystic fibrosis patients. There is an affect, however your reading can underestimate the reading. My heart rate used to jump almost 50 points when I stood up from a seating position. I’m not sure about the blood pressure. Another question… Read more

]]> e859f9a3b9e25873a629097403cc357d Mark Koziol replied to the discussion Patient Experiences with COVID-19 in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pulmonary Fibrosis https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/patient-experiences-with-covid-19/#post-27441 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:40:10 -0600 Reply to Patient Experiences with COVID-19

Hello Kathleen, you have been through quite an experience. I’m happy you survived the ordeal. I can’t imagine what you had to endure. You are a strong woman to have beat this disease. May you never have to go through anything like this again. Have a great breathing day Kathleen, Mark.

]]> 445ece8bca3e8015b9d8616a0ef02c29 Mark Koziol replied to the discussion POSSIBLE MISDIAGNOSIS in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/possible-misdiagnosis/#post-27440 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:35:00 -0600 Reply to POSSIBLE MISDIAGNOSIS

Hi Marj, I have not experienced what your husband has been through. I do know he needs to be seen by a pulmonologist and possibly a gastroenterologist. Patients are still being seen in the office. The excuse by medical professionals of Covid being the cause of why a person can not be seen by a physician does not fly with me. Not every… Read more

]]> 8c80e4c952f450a181a6dd5b0a125082 Mark Koziol replied to the discussion Exacerbations in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/exacerbations-2/#post-27436 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:32:31 -0600 Reply to Exacerbations

Hello Jill, I can tell you first hand that you can have exacerbation and be on an anti fibrotic medicine. I was on Ofev and suffered an exacerbation and was hospitalized. My treatment was more supplemental oxygen as I went from 4 liters of pulse o2 to 6-8 liters of continuous flow. As you can see it was a drastic change and set my lung… Read more

]]> 21f01db642a81d34fe0955a187003271 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25650/#acomment-25651 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 01:47:12 -0600 Hello Marj, we are delighted to have you as a member of the pf forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Marj became a registered member ]]> a362a82160920b5caddb94e4a11624aa Mark Koziol replied to the discussion Comparing Lung Transplant Centers in the forum Lung Transplantation https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/comparing-lung-transplant-centers/#post-27426 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:37 -0600 Reply to Comparing Lung Transplant Centers

Hello Bobbie, I don’t know where in WV you reside but you are in driving distance from two highly regarded lung transplant centers; UPMC in Pittsburgh and the Cleveland Clinic where I had my transplant. Please ask fir the referral because you have a window to get the transplant, and you want to be relatively healthy when going through the… Read more

]]> 2c918fd3267b128ed1ad78189238f68d Mark Koziol replied to the discussion What's your oxygen set up? in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/whats-your-oxygen-set-up/#post-27414 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:40:03 -0600 Reply to What's your oxygen set up?

Hello Vishal, you have made a great post. Thank you for sharing. Have a great Sunday, Mark.

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Hi Manzurul, you have a great outlook. You are doing everything right including getting a second opinion. Have a great Sunday, Mark

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Hi Kathleen, I’m sure you have read the thread. There could be several reasons why this is happening to you. Please speak with your physician and voice your concerns. There may be inflammation that is causing your problem, and in many cases this can be fixed. Have a great Saturday, Mark.

]]> e8f6a6b924a82e88072552ba55ef5d49 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25627/#acomment-25628 Sat, 20 Feb 2021 22:11:38 -0600 Hello Kathleen, we are delighted to have you as a member of the pf forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Kathleen Ryan became a registered member ]]> fefc5c0841f3b20058f95a9e94d11050 Mark Koziol replied to the discussion What should I expect as IPF progresses? in the forum Caregivers and Spouses https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/what-should-i-expect-as-ipf-progresses/#post-27394 Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:02:01 -0600 Reply to What should I expect as IPF progresses?

Hello Vishal, I’m sorry any of our members have to watch a loved one deteriorate. My brother recently passed. I was able to see him before he did pass. When I saw him, he was on 15 liters of 02. For most of the day he was comfortable but he told me at night is when he began to get fatigued. He would nap on and off throughout the day. At this… Read more

]]> fc1bf7865e29e40f8240cd2a7fbac101 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25618/#acomment-25619 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 22:40:11 -0600 Hi Stan, thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Stan became a registered member ]]> fa819f3bc7ae6f97e3026987814afbe8 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25611/#acomment-25612 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:47:23 -0600 Hi Donald, thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Donald Clemans became a registered member ]]> 4903c4c08d367ae44514e4c1a660e17c Mark Koziol replied to the discussion Second opinion referral suggestions? in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/second-opinion-referral-suggestions/#post-27378 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:42:52 -0600 Reply to Second opinion referral suggestions?

Hello James, there are many spouses and caregivers on our forum. Please have your wife complete the request to become a member. Our member caregivers are well informed and compassionate. I’m sure they would love to lend an ear or share their experiences with your spouse. I’m sorry I do not have any experience with the two centers you have… Read more

]]> 6a63094340cdd4c71855d8b092a1f88d Mark Koziol replied to the discussion Sudden deterioration in breathing in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/sudden-deterioration-in-breathing/#post-27377 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:33:18 -0600 Reply to Sudden deterioration in breathing

Hello Vishal, I’m happy your father is now receiving the appropriate amount of oxygen. It makes a great difference on how his day will go and the energy he will have throughout the day. I hope the respiratory therapist can offer some suggestions. Have a great weekend, Mark.

]]> 7b9a67249279ad810818c5c2601d53f7 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25604/#acomment-25605 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:12:59 -0600 Hello Martin, thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Martin Metcalfe became a registered member ]]> b6093cc6c512dfade0d880554e5d4822 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25597/#acomment-25600 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:00:53 -0600 Hello Bonnie, we are delighted to have you as a member of your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Bonnie Welch became a registered member ]]> 3f6f630134f1548b4d27533dfd82c2e0 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25598/#acomment-25599 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:00:17 -0600 Hi Jacqueline, we are pleased to have you as a member of the pf forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Jacqueline Smith became a registered member ]]> bef05cee006b100c2028b470e847bc44 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25581/#acomment-25588 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:57:43 -0600 Hi Betty, we are pleased to have you as a member of the pf forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Betty Cully became a registered member ]]> e4ab104d364e3361ad868740d860c177 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25582/#acomment-25587 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:57:11 -0600 Hello David, thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!

In reply to - David Skaer became a registered member ]]> d5502fd4ef951b233ab0e263b7db3633 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25578/#acomment-25580 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:12:34 -0600 Hello Lisa, we are delighted to have you as a member of the pf forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Lisa Ruane became a registered member ]]> 067046a7968be4c7cfe125522252fd76 Mark Koziol replied to the discussion Life span in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/life-span/#post-27349 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:52:24 -0600 Reply to Life span

Hello Mark B., what s great story. May you continue to persevere. So happy to you are doing well. Thank you for sharing. Mark

]]> 7aab05917f893b765bf767502d41085d Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25570/#acomment-25572 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:47:34 -0600 Hello Andrew, thank you for joining your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!

In reply to - Andrew became a registered member ]]> a87c7646243f1058dc27c120c7e263c7 Mark Koziol replied to the discussion Life span in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/life-span/#post-27342 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:22:18 -0600 Reply to Life span

Hello Denny, you make a great point. It’s also pleasing to hear when a member has remained stable for such a long period of time. Breathe well today my friend! Mark

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Hello Paul, you keep kicking and stay as active as you possibly can. Have a great breathing day! Mark

]]> 4914c74305c9024a57da62d824fdfb34 Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25560/#acomment-25562 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:03:21 -0600 Hello Francis, thank you for sharing. It’s a shame Jesse served our country and ended up with a terminal lung disease. Your advice to caregivers is spot on. They must take time for themselves in order to help the ones they love. Have a wonderful day. Mark

In reply to - Frances Gilbert for Jesse F Gilbert jr posted an update My husband was diagnosed with IPF in 2018 . His disease was caused by Burn Pit exposure from Iraq and years of military exposure. He received 100% […] ]]> c3a00493b48210689dfb99de00da433c Mark Koziol posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/25536/#acomment-25544 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:20:21 -0600 Hi Brigid, we are delighted to have you as a member of your pulmonary fibrosis forum. Welcome!

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