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Nasal pressure from blocked nasal passages is bad enough but the accompanying headache increases it to terrible. In my case, my sinuses inflame very easily and while I have always...

It’s been ingrained into us since early childhood and the days of blue bubblegum toothpaste how important it is to take care of your oral health by brushing and flossing...

I have been a huge fan of alternative medicine and complementary therapies to help manage my cystic fibrosis journey. Here I share some of my top-rated add on's. Antibiotics especially...

I have painful feet. I was shocked when the doctor told me that I have peripheral neuropathy, but it explained why I could not walk without being in horrible pain...

The topic of travel may not be at the forefront of your thoughts these days. However, the approaching warm weather may have some people scouring for flight and destination deals...

An important step in airway clearance is the maintenance and cleaning of nebulizer cups used to nebulizer inhaled medications. Since I care about my overall lung health and work so...

As the newly vaccinated US begins emerging from the terrible control of COVID-19, many people are eager to dust off their suitcases and passports and finally start traveling again. After...

I have written about my sinus surgeries due to nasal polyps. Nasal polyps and sinus surgeries are routine for those of us with cystic fibrosis. Polyps are usually a problem...

Music helps us deal with difficult times and process emotions we otherwise would not have words for. It can invoke feelings in us that we were not currently experiencing, such...

Most people have a routine of some sort, even if they are unaware, and it varies from person to person depending on their specific needs and goals. For example, when...

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) are no strangers to antibiotics. Some antibiotics are well-known in the CF sphere as they are commonly used. One less-known antibiotic is amikacin, which is...

I can’t remember the first time I experienced depression, but I know the black dog has been my friend for many years. Being at my most destructive when I was...

Have you ever passed a dreaded kidney stone? If you have, then you know having a kidney stone is not a fun experience. Pretty painful and annoying? Yes. Fun? Not...

In Part 1 of this article series, I discussed how mornings are not an easy part of the day for a lot of people living with CF. Due to fatigue...

The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like cystic fibrosis can...

For those with cystic fibrosis (CF) who continue to experience lung progression with treatment, a lung transplant may be an additional treatment option to prevent respiratory failure. From the period...

Not a morning person? You’re definitely not alone. Our circadian rhythms have an impact on how alert we are throughout the day and how well we handle the demands of...

I have no idea who goes through this, but I find myself fighting every night to just get to sleep! My problem stems from me getting more congested and a...

We are taught how to manage pancreatic insufficiency with enzymes. Then given laxatives, food diaries, and stool charts to help manage other gut issues. But, where is the prescription for...

It was a cool, dreary November day. My husband and I were at my cystic fibrosis clinic and, while we didn’t know it then, we were nearing the end of...