Biography

Name

Shela

Nickname

shela

Year of Birth

1970

Gender

Female

Location

Holly Pond Alabama

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I am 48 years old,  I have a 21 year old daughter and a 18 year old son. I’ve been married 25 yrs and am an only child.  I was diagnosed in 2012 but started getting symptoms in 2010. Mine has been determined to be caused from Vicks Vaporub and Fish Oil.  I have  35% lung function and am on 6 liters of O2 24/7. We still travel and enjoy life I don’t let this disease get me down.  Faith and a positive attitude is everything.

Type of Diagnosis

PF of known aetiology

Treatment / Medical Facility

UAB KIRKLAND CLINIC

Current medication regimen

OXYGEN AND MEDROL

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Pursed breathing,  taking it slowly and resting when your body is telling you it needs it

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

Facebook

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

9 years

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