Biography

Name

Marybeth Palumbo

Nickname

marybeth-palumbo

Year of Birth

1951

Location

West Chester, PA

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

My name is Marybeth, but most call me MB.  I was diagnosed with PF in late December 2019.

Following my last HRCT in July, I have been put in the IPF basket.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center

Current medication regimen

None, but Pulmonologist wants to start Ofev.

Lung transplantation status

considering later

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

Stay active, exercise every day, rest when fatigued.

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 in late December 2019

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