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Tips on Surviving Quarantine From a Person With CF

By Leah Schwanke March 27, 2020

Is being cooped up at home giving you the blues? Welcome to the world of cystic fibrosis patients! We know all too well what it is like to practice social distancing and to shelter in place.

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  1. Role Reversal: How I Balanced Caregiving as a CF Patient

    By Katelyn Harlow December 16, 2019

    As an adult with cystic fibrosis, I am used to being the patient and having someone take care of me. However, the roles were reversed when my then-fiancé needed surgery. Striking a balance between taking care of him and myself was difficult but necessary.

  2. Finding the Strength to Ask for Help

    By Katelyn Harlow December 17, 2018

    Although I asked for help to manage the physical aspects of my disease, it took a long time for me to feel comfortable asking for support for the emotional impact of cystic fibrosis.

  3. 5 Requests for My Friends and Family This Flu Season

    By Katelyn Harlow October 30, 2018

    In the past, I was hesitant to voice my needs to my friends and family -- especially when it came to germs during flu and cold season. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that these five requests can help make this time of year a whole lot easier.

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