Melissa McKenzie

Name

Melissa McKenzie

Year of Birth

1953

Gender

Female

Location

Groton, Massachusetts

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I am 65 years of age and retired from teaching a year ago. I was diagnosed  with afib in 2014 and a lung x-ray showed possible interstitial pneumonia/IPF. I have been followed by cardiology and pulmonology ever since. In July, was able to return to NSR with Tikosyn and cardioversion. I just  started pulmonary rehab last week. According to my pulmonologist, my IPF is not  typical – I believe I have had symptoms going back to 2008 but there have been declining changes of late and so I am determined to explore all options for  treatment.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Ayer,, Massachusetts

Current medication regimen

Only fluticasone propionate nasal spray for IPF. O2 at night, 2 liters.

Lung transplantation status

to be determined

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Still trying to figure this out!

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?

Officially 4 years but I believe symptoms started as far back as 2008.

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