Rick Vesler

Name

Rick 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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