Biography

Name

Richard

Nickname

Zolly

Last Name

Zollinger

Year of Birth

1948

Gender

Male

Location

bay area, CA

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

75 year old.  IPF DX’d about 6 years ago. Pretty much unencumbered till sudden lung collapse 2/22/2022. Three weeks later, after surgical glue job and partial removal of left lung. Still, I was not on O2 till bout of Rhinovirus hospitalized me for few days February of this year. Now using concentrator in home and backpack oxygen pack for yard work and travel. I am very interested in exercises, nutrition alternative treatments, and any other strategies that will preserve my life  and quality of life.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

VA

Lung transplantation status

currently in evaluation process

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?

6 years

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