

sharoneliz
@Sharon
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Joined Jul 2022 •
Active 2 weeks ago
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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