Biography

Name

Roberta

Nickname

robertah624

Year of Birth

1941

Gender

Female

Location

Iowa

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Long time married with four grown children and nine grandchildren. Diagnosed in 2019 with IPF  I have been on Esbriet since diagnosed. Believe I had disease long before diagnosis

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Taking Esbriet. Recently started pulmonary rehab

Current medication regimen

Esbriet. 3 small pills 3 times a day

Lung transplantation status

to be determined

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Breathing too fast seems to be creating difficulties. Disheartened by constant fatigue and lack of ability to do much of anything without discomfort

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

PF News Website

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

Diagnosed three years ago

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