Biography

Name

Suzanne R Brennan

Nickname

suzanne-r-brennan

Year of Birth

1950

Gender

Female

Location

Denver CO

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I was diagnosed with IPF in late January of 2016 after a cough that wouldn’t go away. I am lucky to live very close to National Jewish Health so I started seeing a pulmonologist there. I retired in May 2016.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

National Jewish Health

Current medication regimen

Esbriet, Baclofen (for cough), Levothyroxine, and Simvastatin. i also take some supplements: Vit C and D; omega 3 oil; multiple vitamin.

Lung transplantation status

considering later

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

I work out with weights twice a week and also walk/bike almost every day.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

PF News Website

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

Just over three years since diagnosis but I may have had it for about six months before; symptoms were not enough to cause alarm until I got a cough that didn't go away.

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