Biography

Name

Pauline Sizemore

Nickname

pauline-sizemore

Short Bio

I believe I had severe pneumonia and the lung scan scarred my lungs. It was only after I had the scan where you breathe in and shot up radiation that I bagan to go downhill. Respiratory failure. I’ve also had two spine surgeries in the past four years but in the meantime my lungs are getting better!

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Lung biopsy, oxygen therapy

Current medication regimen

Ofev, 150 mg. twice daily

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

I actually was diagnosed 4 years ago and was prescribed ofev immediately. I just had a lung function test and my pulmonologists said my lungs are only mildly scarred and I am in the same range as someone without lung disease. .

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

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