@dogwood928, Duke Medical University in N.C. has an extremely good reputation for survival rates. I do know someone who had his there and he is going on year 8 survival now. He was in his early 60's when he had it done. If age is ever a setback at a place you choose, then keep in mind that the Mayo may take you on. I hope that you will continue to post here concerning your journey as many of us may be going the same route.
My Dad has PF. He's been on 60, 40,20 of prednisone since March 2018. 2-3 liters oxygen. Had pneumonia requiring 3 rounds of antibiotics past three weeks. He has Lupus and has already had 2 infusions of Rituxin. Can you share your PF details with me?
Welcome to Connect @sassyboots. It must be difficult getting a pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis. You are not alone as you navigate all that this entails, and you can ask fellow members like, @frane1939@rosie82@sophie1019@cognac@waterboy and others, questions to learn more about how they have handled PF, as well as read past posts.
What resources did your doctor give you to learn more about PF? Have you found any on your own? What questions might you have?
@dogwood928, Duke Medical University in N.C. has an extremely good reputation for survival rates. I do know someone who had his there and he is going on year 8 survival now. He was in his early 60's when he had it done. If age is ever a setback at a place you choose, then keep in mind that the Mayo may take you on. I hope that you will continue to post here concerning your journey as many of us may be going the same route.
I went to the University of Ky. and had lung function tests, a bi-lateral chest x-ray and blood work. I had same tests there in 2016,and there was no change. Actually improvement in my lung function! Dr. Said I could breathe room air while inactive, maybe cooking, etc. He did not recommend a transplant, but I will go back in 6 months for a check. I went to my pulmonologist. Week later, and my lung function test showed improvement there, as well.
I went to the University of Ky. and had lung function tests, a bi-lateral chest x-ray and blood work. I had same tests there in 2016,and there was no change. Actually improvement in my lung function! Dr. Said I could breathe room air while inactive, maybe cooking, etc. He did not recommend a transplant, but I will go back in 6 months for a check. I went to my pulmonologist. Week later, and my lung function test showed improvement there, as well.
@dogwood928 'Some Improvement'! I will take that! That has to be sweet music to your ears. Whatever you are doing; keep it up! I am so happy to hear that.
I went to the University of Ky. and had lung function tests, a bi-lateral chest x-ray and blood work. I had same tests there in 2016,and there was no change. Actually improvement in my lung function! Dr. Said I could breathe room air while inactive, maybe cooking, etc. He did not recommend a transplant, but I will go back in 6 months for a check. I went to my pulmonologist. Week later, and my lung function test showed improvement there, as well.
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@dogwood928, Duke Medical University in N.C. has an extremely good reputation for survival rates. I do know someone who had his there and he is going on year 8 survival now. He was in his early 60's when he had it done. If age is ever a setback at a place you choose, then keep in mind that the Mayo may take you on. I hope that you will continue to post here concerning your journey as many of us may be going the same route.
I am wondering about any new drugs for pulmonary fibrosis
My Dad has PF. He's been on 60, 40,20 of prednisone since March 2018. 2-3 liters oxygen. Had pneumonia requiring 3 rounds of antibiotics past three weeks. He has Lupus and has already had 2 infusions of Rituxin. Can you share your PF details with me?
Just diagnosed, how are you doing?
Welcome to Connect @sassyboots. It must be difficult getting a pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis. You are not alone as you navigate all that this entails, and you can ask fellow members like, @frane1939 @rosie82 @sophie1019 @cognac @waterboy and others, questions to learn more about how they have handled PF, as well as read past posts.
What resources did your doctor give you to learn more about PF? Have you found any on your own? What questions might you have?
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1 ReactionI went to the University of Ky. and had lung function tests, a bi-lateral chest x-ray and blood work. I had same tests there in 2016,and there was no change. Actually improvement in my lung function! Dr. Said I could breathe room air while inactive, maybe cooking, etc. He did not recommend a transplant, but I will go back in 6 months for a check. I went to my pulmonologist. Week later, and my lung function test showed improvement there, as well.
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1 Reaction@dogwood928 'Some Improvement'! I will take that! That has to be sweet music to your ears. Whatever you are doing; keep it up! I am so happy to hear that.
@dogwood928 What do you attribute to the improvement on your lung function?
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