Biography

Name

Ron Reid

Nickname

ron-reid

Year of Birth

1949

Gender

Male

Location

Ontario

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Semi-retired from a lifetime of work on nature conservation.  Diagnosed with IPF in 2017.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Local pulmonologist; also Toronto General Hospital Lung Clinic

Current medication regimen

Esbriet

Lung transplantation status

considering later

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Regular exercise to maintain physical function.  Share progress with supportive friends and family.

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?

2 years

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