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Marieliz Landa

Adult with CF

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  1. Tips for Surviving Home Isolation From a Person With CF

    By Marieliz Landa April 30, 2020

    People who are not used to isolation may feel bored during this pandemic-driven physical distancing. But people with cystic fibrosis are experts at keeping themselves busy and fulfilled at home.

  2. CF Is Predictably Unpredictable

    By Marieliz Landa November 8, 2019

    I don’t make many plans anymore, because having cystic fibrosis means I never know how I’ll feel from one day to the next or what I’ll be capable of doing physically.

  3. My Slide Into Substance Misuse

    By Marieliz Landa November 13, 2018

    I began taking prescribed medication to control my cystic fibrosis-related pain. Soon, the medication tried to control me.

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  4. An Atypical Entry Into the Cystic Fibrosis Community

    By Marieliz Landa May 23, 2017

    My atypical cystic fibrosis led doctors to believe that my health issues had another cause. Members of the CF community welcomed me as one of their own and helped me to find the answer.

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About Marieliz Landa

Marieliz has atypical cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. She is a member of the patient advisory council at Presence St. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago, where she ensures patients receive top care and attention from medical staff. Marieliz joined the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Adult Advisory Council in May 2018 and enjoys getting involved in the Foundation's other projects as well. She currently lives in Chicago with her husband, Michael, and they share a 4-year-old adopted cat named Penelope Marie.

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