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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.

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A Tot, Travels and Cystic Fibrosis

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

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Patient Without Borders

After what seems like an hour and too many clicks to count, you finally did it. You booked your flight! A couple weeks leading up to your departure date, panic starts to set in. You go into operation “no one better get me sick” mode.

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Stacy Motenko on Managing CF While Traveling

Thinking of how you will take care of your health while traveling with CF can be very intimidating. For 28-year-old Stacy Motenko, preparation is the key.

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My Top 5 Travel Tips

I grew up on a farm in the countryside in Sweden. My younger brother also has cystic fibrosis, so money was always a little tight in my family, due to the costs of treatments. My classmates would often brag about places they had been on their vacation, England, Stockholm, Greece, and I was very envious. 

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Jump On In: It’s Travel Takeover Week

Planning a last-minute vacation before the end of the summer? We’ve got you covered! All week long we’ll be sharing tips, advice and personal stories on traveling with CF.

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Summertime Tips

In the summer months, some things require special attention for people with cystic fibrosis.   

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