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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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.
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.
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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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.