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Vishal replied to the topic Dad was diagnosed with IPF in the forum Canadians Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Thanks for the suggestions, Steve! I’ll have to do some more research on both of those, as I haven’t heard to much about them. I’ll keep you guys posted on what happens. For the last 2 days, increasing his O2 concentrator flow rate, keeping the cannula in even while sleeping, and a bronchodilator have helped. I imagine as his condition worsens,…[Read more]
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Vishal replied to the topic Dad was diagnosed with IPF in the forum Canadians Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hi Wendy, thanks for the response. So happy to hear that palliative care really helped you. It’s definitely something we’re looking into and I’m trying to get my dad on board. It’s too bad winter has started here in Canada, but I’ll still try to get him started on it. I think physiotherapy and counselling will be amazing for him.
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Vishal replied to the topic Dad was diagnosed with IPF in the forum Canadians Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Thanks for the response, Mark! I’ve definitely read the forum topics and discussions around gabapentin—it was very helpful. I’m speaking with my dad’s doctor about it. He suggested that we first try increasing the flow rate of the O2 concentrator, wearing the nasal cannula even while trying to sleep, and to use a ventolin nebulizer as needed. A…[Read more]
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Vishal replied to the topic Oxygen in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 month, 2 weeks ago
My dad is also on oxygen 24/7 – putting it a higher flow rate has helped with his coughing. We also started him on Ventolin nebulizer (bronchodilator), which seems to be helping. If this stops working, we’ll get him on Gabapentin maybe.
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Vishal replied to the topic No, I don’t have COVID-19. It’s my PF cough. in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pulmonary Fibrosis 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Even I get stares when I cough; I can’t imagine for someone with PF…
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Vishal posted a new activity comment 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hi Mark, thank you!
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Vishal started the topic Dad was diagnosed with IPF in the forum Canadians Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hey all,
I’m new to the forums here – but I’ve read through quite a bit and have found it helpful. Just wanted to share my experience and ask for some suggestions.
My dad (70) was diagnosed 2 years ago and despite being on Esbriet his symptoms have gradually worsened over this period. Over the last 5 months they started progressing much more…[Read more]
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Vishal became a registered member 1 month, 2 weeks ago
You are most welcome Vishal!