Biography

Name

Penny

Nickname

Penny Rylee

Last Name

Rylee

Year of Birth

11/03/1946

Gender

Female

Location

Los Gatos, California

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I was diagnosed last September at age 72 with a mild case of IPF. I have a local pulmonologist (who I love) and I’m also going to the Chest Clinic at Stanford for diagnosis and perhaps a clinical trial once the virus allows it.

I have been a teacher with adult education for many years woking with homeless individuals and people just released from jail. CurrentlyI have been teaching English As A Second Language.

 

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Esbriet/Stanford Chest Clinic

Lung transplantation status

considering later

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

Climb steep hills and go to the gym and take Zumba classes.

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?

Eight months since diagnosis.

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