Biography

Name

Tom

Nickname

toms

Gender

Male

Location

Ohio

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Diag’d with IPF late 2016 following lung biopsy.  Started Ofev Jan 2017.  Started O2 Mar 2020 at 3 LPM, upped to 6 LPM Apr 2021.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Current medication regimen

PFT every 4 months.

Lung transplantation status

to be determined

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

A good spouse is highly recommended !!!  A daily nip of Jack Daniel’s does not hurt, esp at my age (77).

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?

6 years at least…

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