Biography

Name

mel baker
Nickname

mel-baker
Year of Birth

1951
Gender

Male
Location

Melbourne, Australia
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

Just diagnosed with IPF after being originally treated for pneumonia. Had no symptoms previously. Waiting for first appointment with pulmonologist. Very SOB when walking, ok when resting. Very nervous and depressed
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

St. John of God Hospital, Berwick
Current medication regimen

Nil at this stage as I haven't seen pulmonologist
Lung transplantation status

to be determined
Supplemental Oxygen

no
Best advice for PF symptom management

Don’t know
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?

unknown – just diagnosed
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