Biography

Name

Tonya A. Nelson-Young
Nickname

tonya-a-nelson-young
Year of Birth

08-30-1971
Gender

Female
Location

Houston, Texas
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

47 yr old married mother of three, registered Dental Hygienist, hospitalized in 2015 with double pneumonia and later diagnosed after lung biopsy with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Type of Diagnosis

IPF
Treatment / Medical Facility

Meds/ oxygen therapy
Current medication regimen

Uptravi, sildenafil, prednisone, mycophenolate,
Lung transplantation status

to be determined
Supplemental Oxygen

yes
Best advice for PF symptom management

definitely have to take your time and not rush to do anything so as not to get over exerted. Rise slowly so as not to get lightheaded
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no
How did you find us?

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

2015
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