MKE
Biography
| Name | Brenda Cohen |
| Nickname | MKE |
| Last Name | Gleason |
| Year of Birth | 1959 |
| Gender | Female |
| Location | Milwaukee |
| Relationship | Family |
| Short Bio | My husband was diagnosed after an X-ray. Referred to pulmonologist. Pulmonologist referred to Rhuemotologist & found an extremely high Rhetorical Factor. He returned to pulmonologist during that year his pulmonary function studies were great and he was asymptomatic. He started injections of Cymzia. He had a biopsy which was negative. We moved and new Pulmonologist said he detected progression of Pulmonologist Fibrosis and put him a Esbriet. His health has rapidly diminished & and his pain is controlled by by Celebrex and occasional course of Prednisone. His cognitive decline for expressive language and memory are failing. |
| Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | Outpatient Rheumatologist & Pulmonologist |
| Current medication regimen | Cymzia 1 x month, Celebrex as needed for joint pain, Esbriet fir PF, & Predsione for flare ups. |
| Lung transplantation status | to be determined |
| Supplemental Oxygen | no |
| Best advice for PF symptom management | He takes 1-2 30-60 minutes daily. Rest helps. Avoiding confrontation. Compassion!!! |
| Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | yes |
| If yes, which anti-fibrotic medication are you on? | Esbriet |
| How did you find us? | Other |
| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | 2 years |
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