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

 

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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