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The second trimester of pregnancy is often thought of as the golden period for many moms-to-be. After a rough few months of morning sickness, food aversions, and fatigue that is...

Having cystic fibrosis has taught me the invaluable lesson: Learning to value myself when it comes to my own health. I believe it is easy to get lost in the...

What can truly be said about needing a third vaccine? In my view, it is scary to be in a world where a different COVID variant can cause damage, because...

Living with cystic fibrosis (CF) can bring many challenges. While the physical symptoms of CF are often discussed, the toll that the condition takes on mental health is just as...

We are all guilty of occasionally consuming too much of the "wrong food" -- spicy food, anyone? -- and ending up with indigestion and heartburn. The medical term for consistent...

Would you like to share your experience with CF and help others who are also living or caring for someone with the condition? We’re looking to add new voices to...

One of the most frightening things for me to do was travel, because I was always so scared to do anything. I always put my CF as an excuse to...

While many people have heard of cystic fibrosis (CF) and may even know a little about the condition, very few fully understand what life with CF entails. Even the friends...

Like with all things regarding parenting, some choices are easier to make than others. Whether it be what school to send your child to or what pediatrician they will see...

Andrew Loebach and Cheriz Kunkel discuss how they met and how cystic fibrosis played a role in their relationship while dating. This is part one from Cheriz’s perspective as someone...

Watch Part 1 Andrew Loebach and Cheriz Kunkel share their experience on dating and how CF comes into play with their relationship. This is part 2 from Andrew’s perspective on...

Our lives are a little crazy at the moment as I try to balance my CF, caring for our preschool son, and a new baby on the way! (Not to...

I have often seen service animals and I’m sure you have too. For example, you may see them in the mall or at a park or the store. They wear...

Our Monday was just like any other day. My husband and I woke up and ate breakfast. I had some work to do so I sat in our office, half...

If there is one thing us patients with cystic fibrosis have in common, it's mucus! While it is a gross topic and something not a lot of people really talk...

School is starting soon (too soon!!) and despite most state's Covid numbers, students in many areas will not have the option of going virtual this year. To lessen the likelihood...

Sleep disturbances are extremely common in the general population, and can vary in their level of effect on quality of life. Insomnia, or troubles sleeping, is common in our general...

Many of us in the CF community are well connected on social media and often share our personal experiences battling our illness to bring awareness to CF, facilitate discussion around...

It’s the nightmare all moms talk about after starting school or daycare for the first time: how frequently their children and/or other family become sick after being exposed to an...

There is one conversation that repeats in the CF community that always makes me stop and think about my life and those around me who also fight the same disease...