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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