Finding out I had COVID-19 was frightening, but much of what my brother and cystic fibrosis taught me about emotional resilience helped me get through it. This is the story of my journey surviving cystic fibrosis and COVID-19.
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COVID-19 presented all of us with a great deal of uncertainty. Fortunately, several sessions at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference helped provide some data -- and some relief.
I'm a big proponent of participating in clinical research, but COVID-19 made me think twice about participating in a clinical trial that required six hospital visits. However, a screening visit reassured me that the researchers were taking all the necessary precautions.
Because of the threat to my health caused by COVID-19, I had to give up my dream job as a nurse practitioner. Now I am asking for paid leave expansion.
Summer 2020 is simply not like the others. For me, a teacher and CF spouse, the unknown is taking away some of the normal summer bliss. But it's been hardest on my husband who feels he is holding us back as stores and restaurants gradually reopen.
As schools start to reopen, parents, students, and households aim to make the best decisions for those living with cystic fibrosis. Here's your guide to hearing the risks, benefits, and key factors to consider for in-person and distance learning.
COVID-19 has created a lot of emotional and financial uncertainty among people with cystic fibrosis and their families. Here are some tips to help with some of those challenges.
Infection prevention and control is so important after a lung transplant, but often I am left with more questions than answers about how to protect myself.
Abandoning precautions to return to “normal” will put the health of people who may be at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19 in danger.
Being on coronavirus lockdown has taught me to lower my expectations and be grateful for being able to be with my family.