Biography

Name

Michael G
Nickname

michael-g
Year of Birth

04/14/1956
Gender

Male
Location

Central Florida
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

According to my medical history, I was 1st diagnosed with Interstitial Lung Disease on 2/2/2021. It was only recently (1/6/2023) it was given the name Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

Medication (Ofev) to slow progression. UF Health, Shands Hospital, Gainesville, FL.
Current medication regimen

Ofev 150 mg, twice daily.
Lung transplantation status

to be determined
Supplemental Oxygen

yes
Best advice for PF symptom management

Follow the advice of your medical team and make sure you have a good support team at home. Deal with the disease one day at a time. If you don’t, it can become overwhelming. Live, love and have peace in your heart.
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes
How did you find us?

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

Maybe two years ago (early 2021). Was only recently, through a barrage of tests, it became officially known to be IPF.
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