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Rima Manomaitis

Adult with CF

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  1. Keeping My New Lungs Infection-Free While Still Living My Life

    By Rima Manomaitis January 25, 2019

    Infection prevention and control is so important after a lung transplant, but often I am left with more questions than answers about how to protect myself.

  2. I Have New Lungs and I Still Have CF

    By Rima Manomaitis December 13, 2017

    I had a lung transplant earlier this year and, although I’m able to do more physically than I could before my transplant, I still have cystic fibrosis. I still need support -- support from the CF community, from the CF Foundation, and from you.

  3. 2 Dry Runs and a Transplant: My Journey Toward New Lungs

    By Rima Manomaitis July 20, 2017

    Halloween, April Fools’ Day, and Mother’s Day may be average American holidays for most, but for me, they mark three important days in my long, emotional journey toward a new pair of lungs.

  4. An Ode to My Boyfriend, Frank the Tank

    By Rima Manomaitis February 14, 2017

    When I finally broke things off with my ex Pablo, I soon met Frank the tank. Although Frank has been great throughout my process of waiting for a double lung transplant, I think I’m ready to take a step back and breathe on my own.

About Rima Manomaitis

Rima was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis around 4 months old. A graduate of Franklin Pierce University, she earned her bachelor's degree in environmental science. She is currently unable to work, so she is focusing on health full time. She received a double-lung transplant at the University of Minnesota Health in Minneapolis in May of 2017 and plans to move back to Colorado soon. Follow Rima and her sister, Laima, as they spread awareness about CF on Instagram at lung_story_short or on their blog, Lung Story Short. You can also follow Rima's personal Instagram account, rimasaurusrex.

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