Shela
@Shela
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Joined Sep 2019 •
Active 4 years ago
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? | |
How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF? | 9 years |
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