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Hello @shackie8 and welcome to Connect. I can understand your wanting to know more about this diagnosis and meet others who are dealing with this.

Here is a link to a discussion group on Connect where you can meet others who have this diagnosis. Just click on the link, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pulmonary-fibrosis/. I would like to introduce you to others who are caring for someone as you are such as @gailb and @wreath.

Here is some information on this disorder from Mayo Clinic's website, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pulmonary-fibrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353690 and
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pulmonary-fibrosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353695.

What information has your doctor given you about living with this disorder?

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Both lower lungs are not taking air. Showed us cat scan. He is not eligible for transplant. Kidney and liver evaluation before being able to choose 1 of the 2 pills available. Stay in on humid days avoid sprays colognes and such birds and cats. Thank you