Patricia
@Patricia
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Joined May 2020 •
Active 3 years ago
Biography
| Name | Patricia |
| Nickname | pdean |
| Year of Birth | 11/15/1937 |
| Gender | Female |
| Location | Californid |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | Have had pulmonary fibrosis for 12 years. Probably longer but that’s when I was diagnosed. Not much progression until lately. I have had a productive cough for six months. Tried different treatment and nothing helps. Using my oxygen most of the time these days. I’m 83 years old. |
| Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | Oxygen |
| Current medication regimen | None |
| Lung transplantation status | ineligible |
| Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
| Best advice for PF symptom management | Oxygen is only treatment. Some nose spray for cough. |
| Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | no |
| How did you find us? | |
| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | Diagnosed 12 years ago |
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