Biography

Name

Rose Sottilo

Nickname

rose-sottilo

Year of Birth

1956

Gender

Female

Location

San Antonio,TX

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

3rd year of PF diagnosis.

62 year old grandmother of 1.

Been on oxygen 24/7 for 2 years.

Had right lung collapse, patched and repaired, diagnosis of pre diabetic all in Jan 2019 .  I feel healthier today than I have for 2 years. I had at home PT and started on metformin in January. At my last pulmonary visit in July  Dr said my lung capacity has increased and CT scan showed no progression.  I did just get 4 stents in my heart and  because of my lungs bypass is not a good option. The other parts of my heart that are clogged will be treated with drugs and diet and exercise. I hope my lungs are up to it. I really hate having to take nitroglycerin tablets any time I walk a little. Are others going through heart issues along with the PF?  How do they cope with the angina while trying to workout?

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

North Central Baptist hospital San Antonio TX

Current medication regimen

So many

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Become a little bit of a germ freak. Masks , sanitizer, no doorknobs,  avoid anyone that is even a little sick. Cause if you don’t get sick you don’t have to go to ER again.

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 yrs 1 month

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