Pulmonary Fibrosis
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On June 24, 2016 after returning from Africa with an illness and having several trips to the Hospital with breathing problems, I was originally diagnosed with pneumonia and treated but did not get better. After having several blood tests, CT Scan, Pulmonary Function Test, and several exrays, I was finally diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis of the lungs.
There is apparently no known cure or effective treatment for this condition at the present time. My Dr. tells me that I am only going to get worse even though they will give me drugs to help with the breathing but I will not get better. The only cure is for the good Lord to heal me.
From the Lung Association:
"Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a type of lung disease that results in scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs for an unknown reason. Over time, the scarring gets worst and it becomes hard to take in a deep breath and the lungs cannot take in enough oxygen.
"There is no cure for IPF and there are currently no procedures or medications that can remove the scarring from the lungs. Treatments are used to slow progression of the lung scarring, and may not necessarily lessen the symptoms of cough and breathlessness. Pirfenidone (Esbriet) and nintedanib have both been shown to slow the progression of IPF; however, some patients cannot take these medications due to their side effects."
The funds will help with drugs and also fix our bathroom so that I am able to get in and out of the shower without falling. At the present time my wife helps me. As I grow worse she will not be able to do it and I will need more help, which will cost more money.
I really need help as soon as possible. Please, if you can be of help, I would so much appreciate it.
There is apparently no known cure or effective treatment for this condition at the present time. My Dr. tells me that I am only going to get worse even though they will give me drugs to help with the breathing but I will not get better. The only cure is for the good Lord to heal me.
From the Lung Association:
"Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a type of lung disease that results in scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs for an unknown reason. Over time, the scarring gets worst and it becomes hard to take in a deep breath and the lungs cannot take in enough oxygen.
"There is no cure for IPF and there are currently no procedures or medications that can remove the scarring from the lungs. Treatments are used to slow progression of the lung scarring, and may not necessarily lessen the symptoms of cough and breathlessness. Pirfenidone (Esbriet) and nintedanib have both been shown to slow the progression of IPF; however, some patients cannot take these medications due to their side effects."
The funds will help with drugs and also fix our bathroom so that I am able to get in and out of the shower without falling. At the present time my wife helps me. As I grow worse she will not be able to do it and I will need more help, which will cost more money.
I really need help as soon as possible. Please, if you can be of help, I would so much appreciate it.
Organizer
Bishop Terrance Jenkins
Organizer
Saint-Lazare, QC
