Zolly
@Zolly
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Joined Apr 2024 •
Active 2 months ago
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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