The CF Community Blog is written by the community, for the community. It's about sharing our experiences, reflections, and perspectives — the good days, the bad days, and all the tough and wonderful things in between. With topics ranging from emotional health to treatments, the blog is a platform to share your unique story.

It took a lot of self-advocacy — and a lot of medical testing — before I received a diagnosis of CFTR-related disorder. Fortunately, my parents supported me as I went from specialist to specialist and finally got my diagnosis.


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My experience traveling with cystic fibrosis has taught me that a chronic illness should never slow you down. It may require extra planning and packing, but it’s worth it and definitely doable.


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After starting on Trikafta®, I finally became able to travel without getting an immediate exacerbation when I returned home. Now, I am relishing the opportunity to travel abroad, while taking every precaution necessary to protect myself from the pandemic.


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Traveling with a kid with cystic fibrosis is better if you plan ahead, get organized, and create a schedule -- but always be able to roll with the punches if that schedule changes.


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I decided that I wanted to live on the Caribbean island that I grew up on. Although it takes some planning and work, I'm thriving there.


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After three surgeries to fix a collapsed lung, I still managed to travel abroad. It took a lot of planning, help from family and friends, and simply not caring about what other people think.


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If you have cystic fibrosis, don't waste your strength on the travel leg of your vacation. Save your energy for the fun stuff by asking for help when you need it.


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Going on vacation without your child with cystic fibrosis can be hard, but here are some tips to help make it a little easier.


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With the holidays fast approaching, it's time to prepare for the change of schedule in your cystic fibrosis routine.


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When I decided to study abroad in 1974, I also decided that I would not allow CF to stop me from living my life to the fullest.


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During my five months in Denmark for a study abroad program, I not only learned more about myself and others, but I became more confident in my ability to take care of myself. Don't let CF stand in the way of experiencing that, or any other dreams.


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Hear how frequent flier Stacy Motenko keeps herself organized as she turns traveling with CF into a manageable affair.


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During our family round trip from Oklahoma to Florida, I learned a thing or two about traveling with a CF tot.
