CF Resilience PlaylistMusic 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... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Creating a New RoutineMost 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... By Katelyn Harlow3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Starting Treatment with Inhaled Amikacin (Arikayce)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... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Depression Is Where I Was Finally Able to Accept CFI 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... By Emma Boniface3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Does CF Cause Kidney Stones?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... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mornings are Tough with CF Part 2: Tips and TricksIn 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... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe 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... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lung Transplants and CF 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... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Mornings are Tough with CFNot 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... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
AwakeI 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... By Marieliz Landa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of Supplementing With Probiotics In CFWe 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... By Emma Boniface2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
You've Decided You Want to See a Therapist... Now What?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... By Katelyn Harlow4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Trikafta Make Having a Cold Any Easier?When Trikafta was released almost a year and a half ago, a slew of people started recording how quickly they got over a seasonal cold with the help of this... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Does Advocacy Mean to You? (Part 1)Advocacy is a pillar of the cystic fibrosis community, and we are a small but mighty group. There are lots of ways to advocate, including volunteer work, policy work, sharing... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Traveling with CFTaking a vacation is meant to be about relaxing and enjoying yourself. Traveling when you have an illness like cystic fibrosis can seem scary and challenging, but it is not... By Marieliz Landa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Dealing With The First Trimester of Pregnancy With CFThe first trimester, or the first 13 weeks, of pregnancy can be a really difficult time for a lot of moms-to-be. Morning sickness, fatigue, headaches, food aversions, etc. - the... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
CF and Yeast InfectionsCandida is a yeast, a type of fungus, that inhabits the normal flora in humans. However, overgrowth of candida can result in yeast infections; another term for these infections is... By Canadian Pharmacist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping With Urinary IncontinenceThere is usually a time in life when having CF feels embarrassing. It may be when you cough in public like you smoke a couple packs a day or perhaps... By Emma Boniface2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Getting the COVID-19 Vaccination With CFMy experience in receiving the first dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine was amazingly simple. When my state opened the vaccination appointments to include those with certain pre-existing conditions including cystic... By Marieliz Landa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Gardening Safe with CF?With spring within reach, it’s time to break out the gardening gloves, shovel and lawn mower and get messy! Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies that helps keep me... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments