Biography

Name

Mike

Nickname

mrgramps

Year of Birth

05/27/1950

Gender

Male

Location

Apex NC

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Born in Akron Ohio, May 27 1950. Graduated from Campbell University, Buies Creek NC in 1972. Taught school for 37 years as a High and Middle School Band Director. Also coached High School softball for 20 years. Also umpired softball for 45 years. Stopped when my pulmonary issues took me off the field. Was diagnosed with IPF in 2019

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

I am being treated for IPF at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill NC

Current medication regimen

take about 6 different pills every day

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

Other

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

three years

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