Biography

Name

Sharon

Nickname

sharoneliz

Year of Birth

1949

Gender

Female

Location

AZ

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I was a heavy smoker in my younger years, & when I learned Medicare would pay for a lung scan, I asked to have one.  A subsequent scan indicated possible PF.  I was referred to a pulmonologist (had to wait 6 mos for an appt due to Covid demand), who ordered a high resolution scan.  That revealed, mild, stable PF.  He prescribed Symbicort 80/4.5, with an extruder 2x  daily.  Other than shortness of breath & fatigue, my symptoms have been mild.  I think the Symbicort has eased the fatigue.  I sleep more deeply.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Dr Leindinger, YRMC

Current medication regimen

Symbicort 80/4,5 2 puffs 2x daily

Lung transplantation status

to be determined

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

Symbicort

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?

Diagnosed 6-8 mos ago

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