People in the CF community do so much every day. Beyond doing treatments, going to clinic appointments, and doing countless other things to stay healthy, some of you are writing books and music to help others with CF and give thanks for your loved ones. Read about what three people with CF have created this year.
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As the parent of children with cystic fibrosis, it can be challenging to know where to turn when they experience unfamiliar health issues. Here are six things I've learned from working with our CF care team and our pediatrician to keep my kids healthy.
Many people with cystic fibrosis experience hemoptysis. Although that can be serious and is often frightening, most often it's not as serious as you might think. Let me set the record straight.
Although packing up and moving to college is not easy for anyone, it becomes more complicated for a person living with cystic fibrosis. Not only do we have to adjust to the unfamiliar ways of college life and be entirely in charge of our health, but the group of people we trust with our life changes as well.
Because so much rides on them, the pulmonary function tests (PFT) -- that are a part of every cystic fibrosis care center visit -- fill me with anxiety.
Although I am very involved in my son's cystic fibrosis care, I have learned to rely on the insight and expertise of his care team when mine isn't enough.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has awarded the 2016 Impact Grants to individuals or organizations making a positive impact on the cystic fibrosis community.
Weeks after my son was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, I knocked on my local chapter's door to ask what I could do to make a difference.
Many of us experienced powerful moments during last year's virtual BreatheCon event. We hope you'll join us for this year's BreatheCon that will allow you to share your struggles and triumphs with other people who have CF.
Unless you have cystic fibrosis or live with someone who does, it's hard to truly understand the full impact of this disease. Through the power of storytelling, these CF community members are helping to bridge that gap of understanding. Check out the latest books and films created by people intimately familiar with CF.