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...reactions9comments
Iron Supplementation in CF - Part 1Anemia, or iron deficiency, is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in the world. Furthermore, people with cystic fibrosis (CF) are...reactionscomments
Owning My Trikafta Weight GainWhen I began taking Trikafta at the end of last year, I saw the scale do something I have never seen before--continually...reactions3comments
Nasal Polyp SurgeryNasal polyps are quite common in those of us with cystic fibrosis. It is not something I was even aware of because...reactions2comments
Becoming Mom: My Path to CF Motherhood (Part 2)My long, winding path to motherhood with cystic fibrosis continues from where we left off last. In case you missed the beginning...reactionscomments
Tiny and Cute: Cystic Fibrosis Impacts My Body Image“I wish I could eat like you.” “You’re so pretty and thin.” “Everything looks good on your skinny frame.” “You are so...reactionscomments
Resources for Financial Support for Cystic Fibrosis PatientsCystic fibrosis costs a lot, it adds up between the medication, hospitalizations, surgeries, and time off work. I know my family and...reactionscomments
Tips for Parenting a Child With Cystic FibrosisParenting a child with cystic fibrosis is a big job, but it is not one you need to be overwhelmed by. The...reactionscomments
What's the "CF Gender Gap"?In the CF community, there’s an unusual pattern seen in the life expectancy between men and women with CF. Men with CF...reactionscomments
Invisible DisabilityLiving with cystic fibrosis is living with a disease no one will really realize you have unless they know the details of...reactionscomments
My Pet is a Part of My CF CareApart from the fun and joy animals bring us, animals can also be natural healers, especially when we welcome them into our...reactionscomments
Nine Ways To Make CF Care Easier And More FunCystic fibrosis care is overwhelming, monotonous, and exhausting most of the time. Often taking care of myself feels like a vicious, neverending...reactionscomments
Incorporating High Calorie Supplements Into Your Diet While Minimizing SugarsStruggling with weight gain throughout my lifetime has required daily attention to making sure I am consuming enough calories just to maintain...reactionscomments
Quick Guide To Applying For Disability With CFApplying for Social Security Disability can be a daunting and overwhelming process for adults living with cystic fibrosis (CF) who are unable...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Does Ethnicity Impact Access To CF Treatment?It is no surprise that disparities in health care access have been present since the establishment of a health system. While these...reactionscomments
AwakeI have no idea who goes through this, but I find myself fighting every night to just get to sleep! My problem...reactionscomments
Intussusception Saved My Life: CF Diagnosis StoryAround two-thirds of people living with CF are diagnosed before the age of 2. However, that’s not how my CF diagnosis story...reactionscomments
Time Traveling With TrikaftaMuch like the entire cystic fibrosis community, I was eagerly awaiting my arrival of the recently approved CFTR modulator: Trikafta. Following the...reactions1comment
InsomniaInsomnia is so common with cystic fibrosis (CF). I find it a miracle when I can sleep for more than 4 to...reactionscomments
