Peggy McBride
Biography
Name | Peggy McBride |
Nickname | peggy-mcbride |
Year of Birth | 1951 |
Gender | Female |
Location | Missouri |
Short Bio | My husband is 67 years old. He had a physically active career for most of his life and seemed to be in good shape. Doctors did not identify IPF for about 2 years as cough worsened. Finally diagnosed 3 years ago. Pulmonary therapy helped greatly but this was stopped when botched hip surgery left my husband with excruciating pain in leg and foot. Still a problem but epidural has helped. Lung transplant evaluation identified needs for stents in carotid artery and heart. This has been done and cardiologist states that he should be a candidate for lung transplant. We are going through evaluation process. |
Treatment / Medical Facility | Barnes Jewish |
Current medication regimen | Esbriet |
Lung transplantation status | currently in evaluation process |
Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
Best advice for PF symptom management | Pulmonary rehabilitation therapy; Benzonatate for cough; try to keep moving |
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | yes |
How did you find us? | PF News Website |
How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | 3 years |
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