Biography

Name

Robert B
Nickname

robert-b
Year of Birth

1952
Gender

Male
Location

Arkansas
Relationship

Patient
Short Bio

Diagnosed with lung disease in 1973. Not sure what year they starting calling it Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis.  I’ve been on oxygen since 2003. Took disability in 2009. Regular looking infections, several every year.  On a new medicine regiment and doing the best I’ve done since 5 years before oxygen.
Type of Diagnosis

PF of known aetiology
Treatment / Medical Facility

Arkansas Lung Center
Current medication regimen

Trelegy, prednisone, nebulizer, and antibiotics
Lung transplantation status

to be determined
Supplemental Oxygen

yes
Best advice for PF symptom management

Set good routines and stay healthy emotionally and mentally. Exercise no matter how small you start.
Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no
How did you find us?

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

1970's
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