Michael Wikan
Biography
| Name | Michael Wikan |
| Nickname | michael-wikan |
| Year of Birth | 1942 |
| Gender | Male |
| Location | Mt Dora, FL |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | Born Eau Claire, WI into Army family. Lived in Alaska, Japan, OK, TX, OH, WI, VA before attending West Point. Career Army in GER, RVN, GA, MI, NY,KOR, PR, VA. MS Engineering, U of MI 1971. Retired 1984 to Orl, FL to work in Defense Simulation and Training Companies. Retired in 2007 after near fatal illness. Lifelong Hunter and Fisherman. IPF Symptoms began 11 Nov 2019 with sudden shortness of breath…Cardiologist extensive checking passed me to Pulmonologist in mid January. Given IPF confirmed diagnosis on 4 March 2020. Began OFEV 7 days ago. On CPAP and oxygen therapies. |
| Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | Pulmonary Practice Associates of Central Florida |
| Current medication regimen | OFEV, twice daily with food. |
| Lung transplantation status | to be determined |
| Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
| Best advice for PF symptom management | Lose weight, take OFEV, stay on oxygen, use CPAP nightly. |
| How did you find us? | Friend |
| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | since 11 Nov 2019. First Appointment 29 Jan 2o2o.IPF probable diagnosis 29 Jan. |
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