Biography

Name

Robert Carlson
Nickname

robert-carlson
Year of Birth

1941
Gender

Male
Location

Wisconsin
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

Married, retired graduate engineer.  No medical training.  Colon removed due to ulcerative colitis in 1969.  Diagnosed with IPF  and sleep apnea in 2015.   Pretty much manage things without help.  I use oxygen when activity level requires.
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

Annual checkup
Current medication regimen

5mg prednisone daily
Supplemental Oxygen

yes
Best advice for PF symptom management

I believe everyone diagnosed with IP should own a “pulse oximeter” and use it to determine the need for supplementary oxygen and their physical activity restrictions.
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?

Diagnosed in 2015 but I believe I developed PF much earlier.
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