Biography

Name

Mary Sue Pineda

Nickname

mary-sue-pineda

Year of Birth

1959

Gender

Female

Location

Texas

Relationship

Family

Short Bio

My husband was officially diagnosed with IPF in March of 2022 after having COVID. He has had mild scarring in the lower lobe of one lung since 2012 but, no inflammatory markers so, we were told he did not have IPF and they would keep an eye on his lungs by testing periodically. His father died from IPF.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Millenium Pulmonary clinic

Current medication regimen

OFEV, low dose prednisone daily , iprat/albuteral , yupelri, budesonide, in nebulizar as needed. Cough suppressant as needed.

Lung transplantation status

considering later

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

PF News Website

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

13 years but recently diagnosed

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