Biography

Name

Mary ann O'Neil

Nickname

mary-ann-oneil

Year of Birth

01/08/1951

Gender

Female

Location

Indiana

Relationship

Family

Short Bio

Brother diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis about 11/2 years ago. In hospital 4 times this year. now on 3-4 liters O2 at rest and 6 when moving although this was downgraded from 6-8 from prior test. Lives in assisted living and fills own large tanks. Can’t drive anymore. Turned 75 this year. Was farmer, worked in grain mill, boundary, and drove truck. Very active until this hit.

Type of Diagnosis

PF of known aetiology

Treatment / Medical Facility

VA

Current medication regimen

Medicine for cardiac, blood thinners, insulin (recent), nothing specific for pf

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?

diagnosis 11/2 years ago but had breathing issues after heart surgery 7 years ago that seemed to resolve. No diagnosis then.

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