Biography

Name

Yolanda Germann

Nickname

yolanda-germann

Year of Birth

1942

Gender

Female

Location

Swiotzerland

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Greetings to  you all

I am nearly 79 years old and been healthy until a few years ago. Through ?? I caught a heart muscle inflammation with high fever. After a few months my doctor noticed that I have an irregular pulse.

The Cardiologist then diagnosed a light Aortic Valve Insufficiency.

Here the story sort of started.

I became a medication named Cordarone. After 4 months the Doctor checked if one of the side effects were notable. Yes! I had Fibrosis. Cordarone stop! Unfortunately too late.

The damage was done.

That was in 2014.

Now I have regressed with the lung function and because of this I started Esbriet.

So far so good. I am now in the 5th week and take 3 times daily 801 mg.

As of yet the liver results are ok and I have no c

Complications.

As you notice, English is not my first language but I try J

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Esbriet 801 mg 3 x daily

Current medication regimen

Asprin Cardio 100 mg, Esomeprazol Proton Pump Inhibitor

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

no

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

PF News Website

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

2014

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