Biography

Name

Samuel D

Nickname

samuel-d

Year of Birth

08/10/1947

Gender

Male

Location

Bakersfield, CA

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Environmental engineer w/BS Chemistry,  MS EnvEng.  Retired, served 35 years with oil industry.  Managed air/water/hazardous waste/endangered species issues, pertaining to Local, State, Federal and International EH&S matters.  Vietnam veteran (70-71).

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Under care of pulmonologist.

Current medication regimen

OFEV (nintedanib)

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

Halotherapy sessions in a salt room 3x/week seems to be helping.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

PF News Website

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

Since January 2021

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