Biography

Name

Ronnie suveg

Nickname

ronnie-suveg

Year of Birth

1953

Gender

Male

Location

Manchester NJ

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Diagnosed in Nov 2016 with IPF did all pre Lu g transplant testing in Jan 2018. I lost 55 lbs and my situation improved and I am now on the inactive list. I return to UPenn every 3 months to follow up on my lung capacity and do the 6 minute walk every 6 months I have been on Ofev for e years with no side effects so far

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

U Penn

Current medication regimen

Ofev

Lung transplantation status

considering later

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Diet and exercise have worked for me

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?

3 years

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