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Nancy Borlo replied to the topic Increased Throat Clearing in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 3 weeks ago
thanks
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Nancy Borlo replied to the topic Increased Throat Clearing in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Just curious how old your Mom is. I am starting the transplant process and am worried that my age may be a disqualifier
thanks
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Nancy Borlo replied to the topic transplant evaluation criteria in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 1 month, 3 weeks ago
when did you have your transplant and at what age I live in AZ but can’t decide if I am too old and too over weight to have one any complications
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Nancy Borlo replied to the topic transplant evaluation criteria in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 1 month, 3 weeks ago
How long ago did you have the transplant and at what age Any problems so far
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Nancy Borlo posted a new activity comment 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Thanks for the information. I try to remind my self to breath thru mu nose when walking but sometimes it is hard I have no problem when I am sitting or lying down
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Nancy Borlo replied to the topic transplant evaluation criteria in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 1 month, 4 weeks ago
can you tell me the success rate. I am 75 yr old and want more years on this earth. I was stable for 10 years and last Feb I am sure I had Covid I was really sick and I am sure it effected my lungs I was so active before all this happened but don’t do much these days Can’t get scheduled for Respiratory rehab because of Covid So unhappy
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Nancy Borlo posted an update 1 month, 4 weeks ago
When I walk I seem to mouth breath and can’t seem to stop it . I don’t think I am getting oxygen when I mouth breath Any suggestions ?
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Nancy Borlo replied to the topic Has anyone stopped taking Esbriet? in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 2 months, 1 week ago
I couldn’t take Esbriet. It made me so sick so Dr changed me to OFEV and have been on for almost 3 months No problems. I do take a probiotic and eat activa yogurt
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Nancy Borlo replied to the topic Has anyone stopped taking Esbriet? in the forum Esbriet (Pirfenidone) 2 months, 2 weeks ago
I started on Esbriet and could NOT tolerate it so switch to OFEV and am having no problems I take a probiotic with it 150 mg 2X a day
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Nancy Borlo replied to the topic How Planning a Vacation Helps Me Cope with PF in the forum Young Adults Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis (40 & Under) 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Are you on oxygen I love to travel and have been all over the world. I especially love cruises but most are to places WE WANT TO GO are over seas and I am not sure how to deal with long plane rides and altitude Any suggestions
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Nancy Borlo replied to the topic transplant evaluation criteria in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 2 months, 2 weeks ago
thanks for th3 information
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Nancy Borlo replied to the topic transplant evaluation criteria in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 2 months, 3 weeks ago
who did you see at St joes and how old were when had transplant
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Nancy Borlo replied to the topic transplant evaluation criteria in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 2 months, 3 weeks ago
are there age limits for lung transplant and what is the weight limit
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Nancy Borlo posted an update 5 months, 2 weeks ago
anyone know if it is serious if cannula falls out at night . I find that the next day I don’t feel well
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Nancy Borlo posted an update 5 months, 4 weeks ago
So happy to find this group In 2010 I was diagnosed with UIP and in Feb of this year I got really sick (most likely Covid but too early for tests) In any event whatever I had has left my lungs in worse condition and now have IPF I am so upset and somewhat angry especially since I had been stable for so long . In any event I am now on oxygen24/7…[Read more]
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Nancy Borlo became a registered member 6 months ago
Hi Nancy, some of this has to do with habit. At my pulmonary rehab I have a respiratory therapist who badgers me in a good way to watch my mouth breathing. Since I am operating basically on one lung she is great help in making me be cognizant of when I mouth breathe. I tend to do it more when I’m talking and exercising. I practice when I’m not exe…[Read more]
Thanks for the information. I try to remind my self to breath thru mu nose when walking but sometimes it is hard I have no problem when I am sitting or lying down