Biography

Name

Mel
Nickname

MrHawkeye
Last Name

King
Year of Birth

1954
Gender

Male
Location

Sacramento, CA
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

Diagnosed with IPF 5 years ago.
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

OFEV/UC Davis
Current medication regimen

OFEV
Lung transplantation status

ineligible
Supplemental Oxygen

no
Best advice for PF symptom management

Diarrhea with 150 mg capsules. Reduced to 100 mg.  Now going back to 150 mg.  I take the capsules with peanut butter thick on a slice of bread.  This minimizes my symptoms.
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes
If yes, which anti-fibrotic medication are you on?

Ofev
How did you find us?

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

5 years
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