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Rick Vesler
@Rick Vesler
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Joined Oct 2022 •
Active 2 months ago
Biography
Name | Rick |
Nickname | Rick Vesler |
Last Name | Vesler |
Year of Birth | 1946 |
Gender | Male |
Location | Columbus |
Relationship | Patient |
Short Bio | Retired Optometrist. IPF diagnosed in 2016. Taking Ofev.
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Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
Treatment / Medical Facility | Ohio state university |
Current medication regimen | Ofev |
Lung transplantation status | ineligible |
Supplemental Oxygen | no |
Best advice for PF symptom management | Added nasal sprays daily as needed, albuterol when problem is obviously IPF related. Oral device for sleep apnea. Meds for reflux (ppi), hypothyroidism and type 2 diabetes, anti cholesterol, Blood pressure and for regular aches and pains. |
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | yes |
How did you find us? | Physician |
How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | Firm diagnosis in November 2016 |
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