rth
@rth
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Joined Apr 2025 •
Active 12 hours ago
Biography
| Name | Richard |
| Nickname | rth |
| Last Name | Hall |
| Year of Birth | 1948 |
| Gender | Male |
| Location | Wisconsin |
| Relationship | Patient |
| Short Bio | I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis in April of 2022. My brother died from an IPF realated heart attack in August 2021. I have been using an Inogen G5 concentrator since summer 2022. At the end of January 2025 I started on oxygen tanks. I use 4 LPM at night and 4-6 LPM daytime for activity / Exercise. I still use my Inogen for less strenuous activity. |
| Type of Diagnosis | familial/genetic PF |
| Treatment / Medical Facility | University o Wisconsin Hospitals |
| Current medication regimen | Ofev 150 mg 2/day plus 267 mg – 3 caps 3 x/day |
| Lung transplantation status | ineligible |
| Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
| Best advice for PF symptom management | Stay active and really communicate with treatment staff and O2 providers |
| Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication? | yes |
| If yes, which anti-fibrotic medication are you on? | Other |
| How did you find us? | PF News Website |
| How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | 3 year |
| Privacy Policy and Terms of Use | I agree |