Biography

Name

Sara Tanner

Nickname

sara-tanner

Year of Birth

1953

Gender

Female

Location

Missouri

Relationship

Family

Short Bio

My 65 yr old husband went into hospital with severe breathlessness. Xray showed pneumonia & he came home 11 days later needing 4ltr at rest 02 24/7 ! Diagnosis of IPF & Emphysema! Former smoker that had quit 7 yrs ago, but no symptoms at all before!

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Barnes Jewish

Current medication regimen

Prescribed OFEV

Lung transplantation status

considering later

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

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?

Diagnosed 2 1/2 months ago.

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