nigel-wright
@Nigel Wright
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Joined Jan 2021 •
Active a year ago
Biography
| Name | Nigel Wright |
| Nickname | nigel-wright |
| Year of Birth | 1949 |
| Gender | Male |
| Location | UK |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | Noticed shortage of breath in 2009 but did not see a doctor until 2012 when he said I have a stiff lung with crackles – no treatment given In 2014 diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis CCP 162 RF negative – prescribed Tocilizumab to reduce inflammation An Xray in 2017 showed Fibrosis of the lung O2 readings 95%-92% New X ray in Dec 2020 showed Lung has now a honeycomb structure and now awaiting medication but delayed due to high number of COVID cases in local hospital
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| Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | None |
| Current medication regimen | Tocilizumab |
| Lung transplantation status | ineligible |
| Supplemental Oxygen | no |
| Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | no |
| How did you find us? | PF News Website |
| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | 11 years |
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