Biography

Name

Nikchron

Nickname

nikchron

Year of Birth

7/16/1974

Gender

Male

Location

ATX

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Lupus with ILD-PF. Field Service Engineer with Bio-Med Background. Background in Medical Research, Pharmaceutical production, industrial instrumentation and Water/Wastewater operater.

Treatment / Medical Facility

University Transplant Hospital San Antonio

Current medication regimen

Steroids, Mycophelate, hydroxchloroquione

Lung transplantation status

currently in evaluation process

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

When diagnosed with PF, headed directly to lung transplant team. Follow their instructions even if you do not qualify for transplant. ie, Pulmonary rehab, psychological help, Dietitian, take care of yourself and be positive. God bless or whatever gives you hope, love to all.

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?

3 yrs +

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