Community Views: What Nobody Talks About with Cystic FibrosisWhile many people have heard of cystic fibrosis (CF) and may even know a little about the condition, very few fully understand...reactionscomments
Daily Routine as a Pregnant Preschool Mom with CFOur lives are a little crazy at the moment as I try to balance my CF, caring for our preschool son, and...reactionscomments
Emotional Support AnimalI have often seen service animals and I’m sure you have too. For example, you may see them in the mall or...reactions2comments
To Everyone's Surprise, COVID-19 Spared My LungsEvery time she coughed, a bit of anxiety would creep in my head. I began saying it aloud, “I think you have...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Coronavirus: Be Calm And AwareThe coronavirus has been on the news more times than I can count and it’s inducing a wave of panic across the...reactionscomments
Understanding My Experiences with CFNot too long ago, during one of my regular face time calls with my mom, I was explaining to her how frustrated...reactionscomments
Five Favorite Pandemic Self-Care Activities for CFHow have you de-stressed this past year? The pandemic, political divide, disruption of routine doctor's visits, and isolation from friends and family...reactionscomments
The Challenges And Perks To My Weight GainAll my life I struggled to keep my weight in a healthy range. I was always underweight and the smallest in my...reactionscomments
Nasal Pressure Headaches/MigrainesNasal pressure from blocked nasal passages is bad enough but the accompanying headache increases it to terrible. In my case, my sinuses...reactions3comments
Know Your MucusIf there is one thing us patients with cystic fibrosis have in common, it's mucus! While it is a gross topic and...reactionscomments
How Can CF Affect Oral Health?It’s been ingrained into us since early childhood and the days of blue bubblegum toothpaste how important it is to take care...reactionscomments
First-Time School Germs Give Me AnxietyIt’s the nightmare all moms talk about after starting school or daycare for the first time: how frequently their children and/or other...reactionscomments
CF Changes You from the Inside OutThere is one conversation that repeats in the CF community that always makes me stop and think about my life and those...reactionscomments
Cystic Fibrosis BabesI am the proud mama to Karlee, 15, and Maximus, 14, who both have Cystic Fibrosis. CF has never defined who they...reactionscomments
Complementary Therapies To Help Manage CF SymptomsI have been a huge fan of alternative medicine and complementary therapies to help manage my cystic fibrosis journey. Here I share...reactionscomments
Three Ways to Sanitize Nebulizer CupsAn important step in airway clearance is the maintenance and cleaning of nebulizer cups used to nebulizer inhaled medications. Since I care...reactionscomments
Supplemental Oxygen on FlightsThe topic of travel may not be at the forefront of your thoughts these days. However, the approaching warm weather may have...reactions1comment
Transferring PharmaciesMoving can be a stressful. Coordinating leases, installations, and packing your life into boxes can feel like a lot. If you have...reactionscomments
Are Your Friends and Family Supportive of Your CF?It is no secret that living with cystic fibrosis (CF) can be time-consuming, frustrating, or even flat-out difficult. Due to the day-to-day...reactionscomments
