Biography

Name

Susan Ganey

Nickname

susan-ganey

Short Bio

Sole caretaker of Mom who is my best friend!

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Baylor Heart

Current medication regimen

Potassium, Inhaler, cough syrup

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

My mother is the patient, Mary Ann. She was diagnosed at 77 and tuned 79 about 2 months ago. At this point, the instructions are to to walk around the house at least 10 min a day, not piddle around but something with a purpose like “laps” she can count and then simple do what she can.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no