Pulmonary Fibrosis News Forums | Michael Fugler | Activity https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/members/michael/activity/ Activity feed for Michael Fugler. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:08:19 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.20.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 6ed27679f429a51d1f478519b0a6d652 Michael Fugler replied to the discussion relationship - fatigue & oxygen in the forum PF Communities https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/relationship-fatigue-oxygen/#post-38106 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:29:02 -0500 Reply to relationship - fatigue & oxygen

I don’t walk for exercise due to neuropathy, but I bike and do water aerobics several times a week each. My Pulmonologist suggested that while I may not think I need it (I was 85-89), I should use portable oxygen while exercising so I can push myself a little harder, probably get more out of it, and keep my O2 at more optimum levels.

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]]> 5e1ffdbfb54d0130521be3dd6fa3a649 Michael Fugler replied to the discussion Oxygen Delivery System when needs go up in the forum Diagnosis​ ​Information​ ​and​ ​General​ ​Questions https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/oxygen-delivery-system-when-needs-go-up/#post-34415 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:03:04 -0600 Reply to Oxygen Delivery System when needs go up

I have found that the oxygen suppliers have a great deal of experience can can offer suggestions that might be helpful, they deal with multiple people all day everyday, it is worth a try.

]]> 2f3be55af51af61b52078cf89404f0e6 Michael Fugler replied to the discussion When should you start antifibrotics? in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/when-should-you-start-antifibrotics/#post-32130 Thu, 19 May 2022 19:26:17 -0500 Reply to When should you start antifibrotics?

The short answer is the same as Jeff’s, “start them as soon as you can”, with the same caveat, medical supervision and they are expensive so check your insurance. I am not a medical doctor but I feel like I have graduated to something more than a layman’s opinion as I have studied IPF for hundreds of hours for almost 5 years since my original… Read more

]]> cc11e70b9ff35e32d70ea435f5e03896 Michael Fugler replied to the discussion When will first treatment to repair scar tissue become available to humans in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/when-will-first-treatment-to-repair-scar-tissue-become-available-to-humans/#post-30528 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:20:37 -0600 Reply to When will first treatment to repair scar tissue become available to humans

That is a great question, you have me on the edge of my seat in anticipation of a reliable reply and most important a timeline. I wish I could provide more information than support!

 

]]> fdff3914ad2fee7c314358eeb2c0211b Michael Fugler replied to the discussion Do others with IPF cough for 20 minutes every morning? in the forum PF Life: 50+ https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/do-others-with-ipf-cough-for-20-minutes-every-morning/#post-30158 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:33:20 -0500 Reply to Do others with IPF cough for 20 minutes every morning?

IPF since 2018, took 1 year to officially confirm diagnosis and put me on OFEV, not yet on O2, as to coughing, yes, 20+ minutes every morning, I have found (for me) benzanotate (Tessalon perles) do help about 30-60 minutes after I take them, also cough drops, to keep back of throat moist helps keep the post nasal easier to clear… Read more

]]> 3f73b262fbe5a75d1fc992db96e698ed Michael Fugler replied to the discussion Newbie, where do I start? in the forum Welcome Lounge https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/newbie-where-do-i-start/#post-24966 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 19:15:40 -0500 Reply to Newbie, where do I start?

I was diagnosed with IPF 2018. My Doctor suggested I attend the National Summit in San Antonio November 7, 2019 and I was so appreciative that he told me about it and that I attended with my wife. I learned a lot about my disease from some of the very best medical and scientific minds in the country and was able to procure numerous brochures… Read more

]]> 94cd73ab1cccc07079ed41cdd1e61825 Michael Fugler started the discussion 2019 National IPF Summit San Antonio in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/forums/topic/2019-national-ipf-summit-san-antonio/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 14:27:48 -0500 2019 National IPF Summit San Antonio

<span style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;”>I was diagnosed with IPF 2018. My Doctor suggested I attend the National Summit in San Antonio November 7, 2019 and I was so appreciative that he told me about it and that I attended with my wife. I learned a lot about my disease from some of… Read more

]]> a1f348a5790b20eee4d30f530dc51540 Michael Fugler posted a new activity comment https://pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com/forums/activity/p/15979/#acomment-21018 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 12:57:39 -0500 Thank you, I have enjoyed receiving and reading all the “Posts” and comments. People sharing their struggles, trials and tribulations has been very helpful to demonstrate we are not alone and there are positive things we can lean from each other in our own journey!

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