[Medi]

Hi Charlene,

I am new to the forum.  I was diagnosed with IPF 14 months ago.  I am not taking any of the treatment drugs (nintedanib or pirfenidone) for it.

I can confirm that eating big meals do impact my breathing and sometimes kick start a cough attack.  As most IPF patient, I suffer from Silent Acid reflux and I believe it is the culprit. I found that taking Gavisvon Advance often helps. Nevertheless, I still have to be careful how much I put in.

I am practicing a grazing diet, which is not great for social and dinner parties, but it works a lot better and produces better results.  But I have to make sure there is a reasonable balance across 6 or 7 small portion meals.

 

As for talking and getting breathless, it definitely happens to me. The only solution is talk slow, calm, and definitely less chatter.

 

Regards,
<p style=”text-align: left;”>Mehdi</p>