Biography

Name

Shirley

Nickname

shirley

Year of Birth

1027

Gender

Female

Location

Texas

Short Bio

I am a 92 year old lady being diagnosed with interstial lung disease in 2016 with no noticiable problems.  In January of 2019 I was diagnosed with IPF.  Since that diagnosis I have a severe cough that will bring up mucus at times and other times it is dry.  I suffer from cramping in my legs and across my rib cage with pain between my shoulder blades and across my middle back.  I am fatigued most of the time so my physical activities are very limited.  I nebulize 3 times a day which seems to help the coughing somewhat.  I realize with my age that some of these problems are probably due to my age, but the constant coughing and fatigue are wearing.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

nebulizing

Current medication regimen

nothing except nebulizing

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Best advice for PF symptom management

Just following my pulmonologist’s directions

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?

caring for myself

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