Biography

Name

Val

Nickname

val

Year of Birth

1965

Gender

Female

Location

Saint Clair Shores, MI

Relationship

Caregiver

Short Bio

My 77 year old mother was diagnosed in 2016 and is the strongest person I know.  Seems the progression is progressing rapidly now and I am feeling helpless.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

University of Michigan and currently on 8 liters of O2, 24/7

Current medication regimen

Ofev and Tyvaso

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

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

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