There are many things you can do to help reduce the risk of getting or spreading germs while traveling.
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If you need to travel with oxygen, let your airline know at the time you book your ticket.
For many, attending college is one of life's important milestones, and a big step towards building the future you want. Having cystic fibrosis doesn't mean you can't pursue your academic goals and dreams, but a new environment can present new obstacles and challenges.
Don't wait until the last minute.
A virtual program for current and recent college students who want to continue building new leadership, advocacy, and fundraising skills to make a difference on their campuses and beyond.
From a young age, I was determined that cystic fibrosis would never stop me from pursuing my dreams in the medical field. It wasn’t until I hit a road bump in pharmacy school that I realized my CF could actually give me a unique advantage.
After traveling to over 20 countries, I’ve learned that cystic fibrosis doesn’t have to hold me back from experiencing life abroad. Here are some tips for traveling with CF.
Travel prepared with the phone numbers and addresses of local pharmacies, hospitals, and urgent care centers.
As cystic fibrosis damaged my lungs, I did all I could to make it to my university graduation before I underwent lung transplant.