Biography

Name

Rita Vance

Nickname

rita-vance

Year of Birth

1956

Gender

Female

Location

Carefree, Arizona

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I was diagnosed with “an ILD – possible IPF, via HRCT in January, 2017 with a second opinion in June, 2017. My last HRCT showed minimal progression. I am currently not on O2 or meds. My dad died of PF at age 72.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix

Current medication regimen

None

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

Exercise as much as your body will allow and try to practice meditation/prayer for stress reduction.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

Column Post

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

I'm in my 4th year

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