Thinking of a food elimination diet? I tried one and learned some lessons along the way.
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Germs can spread in a number of ways, but the most common are by direct and indirect contact and through the air.
MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The bacteria can cause an infection on the skin and in the lungs. It is resistant to several common antibiotics. But MRSA can be treated with some antibiotics, nose drops, and other therapies.
People often envied my skinniness, but they didn't realize that CF made it difficult for me to want to eat -- or to get enough nutrients from -- the food that I did.
Nontuberculous mycobacteria are a group of bacteria that live in soil, swamps, and water sources.
After my grandmother's health improved on a plant-based diet, I decided to try it for myself with the help of my cystic fibrosis care team dietitian. Not only are my lung function and energy better, but my weight is stable too.
My husband and I tried everything to encourage weight gain in our young son to no avail; so we chose to get him a gastrostomy tube.
Influenza, or “the flu,” is a highly contagious respiratory illness that is caused by a virus. For people with cystic fibrosis, getting the flu may cause a worsening of symptoms and lead to a faster decline in lung function.
The faulty gene that causes cystic fibrosis disrupts the normal flow of salt and water in and out of the lungs and other organs. This salt imbalance results in thick, sticky mucus that builds up in the lungs, allowing germs to thrive and multiply.
After deciding to get a gastrostomy tube for our son, my husband and I made sure he was prepared for the procedure. What we weren't prepared for was the difference it made in his health, energy levels, and personality.