Biography

Name

Sharon MacMillan

Nickname

sharon-macmillan

Year of Birth

10/18/1949

Location

[email protected]

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I’ve recently been diagnosed with mild IPF.  I love learning more about this disease to be wise about how I can navigate my days. Hope I can encourage others and be encouraged as well.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Baylor Scott and White, pulmonary, Northwestern, Pulmonary specialist

Current medication regimen

OFEV, Advair,

Lung transplantation status

currently in evaluation process

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

Great opportunity to trust God in it.  Seems like He is orchestrating the care I am receiving and it gives me hope for the future.  Getting the OFEV was perfect timing and I am more than grateful for the help through the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

Physician

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

Diagnosed in summer of 2020. Had some symptoms of shortness of breathe when walking up a hill.

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