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.
People like me are living longer — median survival for someone with cystic fibrosis is now 56 thanks to research and care. But as I grow older, my health is getting more complicated and I'll need my care to keep up.
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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.
