Biography

Name

Guertin

Nickname

guertin

Year of Birth

04/12/1937

Gender

Male

Location

Bourbonnais, IL

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio
  • 81 years old–Diagnosed with IPF in July, 2018. Total lung capacity was down to 60%. Still working as a Financial Advisor but will retire 2/1/2019. Still feel pretty good except for shortage of breath at times. Not on Oxygen yet. Been taking metformin (500 MG twice a day) since September. Just had second Lung Function test and will get new numbers next week.
Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Current medication regimen

Metformin (500 mg twice a day). Ridgecrest CLEAR LUNGS (3 Caps a day).

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

PF News Website

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

5 months

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