Biography

Name

Paul Rothweiler

Nickname

paul-rothweiler

Year of Birth

1943

Gender

Male

Location

Ephrata, PA

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Hi everyone, I’ve just been diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis. About 2 years ago I started getting really out of breath while doing yard work, hunting, fishing and just in general. I had to rest the next day just to get around comfortable. I mentioned this to my family Dr. during my yearly physicals. We both attributed it to be over weight. During that time he did tell me the he diagnosed my wife with Alzheimer’s. This year at my physical I pressed him hard about my breathing and high pulse. He gave me a simple 1 minute walk test, checked my oxygen level and an electrocardiogram. I failed miserably. He then sent me for  a breath test and I got a 60. The end of April, this year I went to a Pulmonary Specialist. We briefly spoke and went over some of my history and she ordered a Cat Scan. I have my next appointment for the end of this month. I start with a 6 min walk and then see the Dr for my appointment. We will then ??????. Right now I’m pretty scared about what I’ve read on line along with your web sight and this forum.

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?

unknown at this time – Diagnosed January 2021

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