Chris Jacobsen
@Chris Jacobsen
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Joined Jan 2020 •
Active 4 years ago
Biography
Name | Chris Jacobsen |
Nickname | chris-jacobsen |
Year of Birth | 1951 |
Gender | Male |
Location | Des Moines, Iowa |
Relationship | Patient |
Short Bio | I was diagnosed almost 5 years ago. My x-rays didn’t change much until 4 months ago but doesn’t really explain my shortness of breath. I can’t even stand up now without breathing hard. I’m in the hospital now trying to figure out what is going on. |
Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
Treatment / Medical Facility | OFEV oxygen, Broadlawns hospital |
Current medication regimen | OFEV, dexamethasone |
Lung transplantation status | ineligible |
Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
Best advice for PF symptom management | Nothing. And it is pissing me off. The steroid and oxygen helps very little. |
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | yes |
How did you find us? | Other |
How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | 5 years |
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