Polly Kanto
Biography
| Name | Polly Kanto |
| Nickname | polly-kanto |
| Year of Birth | 8/15/1946 |
| Gender | Female |
| Location | Greenville, SC |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | I was diagnosed with ILD in January, 2022. It was brought about by rheumatoid arthritis. I have been on Ofev for 10 months and also take hydroxychlorine and a maintenance dose of prednisone, 10 mg per day. My pulmonologist wants to switch me to CellCept in place of the prednisone, so we will be doing that soon. I am 76 years old and only need oxygen overnight. Interestingly enough, My sister who is 79 has IPF. She is in her third year from diagnosis and does not have one symptom at all. She is on Ofev but nothing else. |
| Type of Diagnosis | PF of known aetiology |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | Palmetto Pulmonology, Greenville South Carolina |
| Current medication regimen | Ofev, hydroxychloroquine, ptrdnidone. |
| Lung transplantation status | ineligible |
| Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
| Best advice for PF symptom management | Definitely do pulmonary therapy, if possible. Exercise really does help! |
| Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | yes |
| How did you find us? | Other |
| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | 14 months |
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