Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) in CFApproximately 30-40% of people with CF have a GI complication called Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). Although SIBO isn’t generally talked about...reactionscomments
Alternative Treatments for CFCystic fibrosis (CF) affects more than just the lungs, and it is always important to follow the advice of your CF care...reactionscomments
Honoring Your CF ScarsPICC line and port scars, meconium ileus surgery scars, lung transplant scars, and G-tube scars - that’s just the beginning of the...reactionscomments
Surviving Survivor's Guilt (Part One)Not too long ago, I read an article about people who live with a chronic illness. In this article, it spoke about...reactionscomments
Community Views: How to Describe CF to Someone Who Has Never Heard of ItWhen life with cystic fibrosis (CF) is all you know, it can be challenging to describe this reality to people who know...reactionscomments
Stories From Our CF Community: CF Care TeamPeople living with cystic fibrosis (CF) have unique needs that require comprehensive care from infancy to adulthood. A care team that includes...reactions5comments
Holiday Gift Guide for Adults With CFHo, ho, ho! It’s a good time to wrap up your holiday shopping (or maybe you're the type that needs to scramble...reactionscomments
The Many Colors Of Cystic Fibrosis: Green"Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat" is a very popular musical this time of year. I always loved gazing at the coat in...reactions1comment
My Holiday Gift Guide for Children With CFWith the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start purchasing gifts for your friends and families, especially...reactionscomments
Hiking Safely With CFI married into a family that loves being outdoors--camping, mountain biking, running, hiking, you name it--they do it all. At first, this...reactions1comment
Staying Active with CFStaying active can feel like a balancing act, especially as a person living with cystic fibrosis (CF). Sure, there are plenty of...reactionscomments
Self-CareHave you ever heard of the term “self-care”? I have heard a lot about self-care recently, especially during the pandemic. During the...reactionscomments
CF Coloring Book Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the CF Coloring Book Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT...reactionscomments
Stories from Our CF Community: InfertilityLiving with cystic fibrosis (CF) includes many challenges, including infertility. Infertility affects about 98 percent of men with CF, and women with...reactionscomments
Ask The Advocates: Importance Of Research and AdvocacyThe definition of advocacy is to support another by giving them a voice. This, I think, rings so true when being part...reactionscomments
CF and Sex 101: Reproduction and Sexual FunctionSex is a normal, fun, and important part of our lives as humans. Whether you have CF or not, you have the...reactionscomments
Opioids for Cystic Fibrosis Pain: Benefits, Risks, and ConcernsResearch shows that more than 75 percent of adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) live with chronic pain. Many use prescription opioids to...reactions2comments
How to Talk to Kids About IllnessCreating a good relationship with our nieces and nephews has been so important to me and my husband. One of the ways...reactionscomments
The Many Colors of Cystic Fibrosis: Red (Part 2)Have you read my most recent post, “The Many Colors of Cystic Fibrosis: Red (Part 1)?” If not, just know that I...reactionscomments
A Day in a CF Patient's Life: Clinic VisitMy daughter, Margo, recently had her quarterly CF clinic appointment, so I am going to take you through our typical routine. One...reactionscomments
