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.
Not on oxygen- obvious slow progression. Very interested in researching my many comorbities

 

 

 
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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