Sailormike
@Sailormike
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Joined Feb 2024 •
Active 3 months ago
Biography
Name | Michael |
Nickname | Sailormike |
Last Name | Carr |
Year of Birth | 1948 |
Gender | Male |
Location | Thetford Norfolk |
Relationship | Patient |
Short Bio | Started to feel breathless on exertion 18 months ago. Referred to a Consultant 9 months ago who diagnosed IPF. FVC is approx 40% so unable to be prescribed with antifibrotics. On ambulatory oxygen for the last 6 months. Just completed a pulmonary rehab course. |
Type of Diagnosis | IPF |
Treatment / Medical Facility | None |
Current medication regimen | None |
Lung transplantation status | ineligible |
Supplemental Oxygen | yes |
Best advice for PF symptom management | Keep active and positive. |
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? | 9 months |
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