Wide Awake: How CF Affects Sleep Sleep disturbances are extremely common in the general population, and can vary in their level of effect on quality of life. Insomnia...reactionscomments
How to Grow in Your AdvocacyMany of us in the CF community are well connected on social media and often share our personal experiences battling our illness...reactions1comment
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 and PneumothoraxPneumothorax is also known as a collapsed lung. It is caused by damage to the lung which then releases air into the...reactionscomments
The Constant Spiral of Caretaker GuiltOne feeling I was not prepared for when I became a CF caregiver was guilt. Few things can send me spiraling quicker...reactions1comment
Morning TreatmentsGrowing up, treatments were never my favorite time of the day. Especially morning treatments. While I looked forward to the relief that...reactionscomments
Transferring PharmaciesMoving can be a stressful. Coordinating leases, installations, and packing your life into boxes can feel like a lot. If you have...reactionscomments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
HidingOne of the difficult parts of having this disease is pretending that you are okay when you are not. I believe at...reactions2comments
Why Are Fat-Soluble Vitamins Important in CF?Vitamins A, D,E, and K, or fat-soluble vitamins, play an important role in making sure people with CF are growing and healthy...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
Mediterranean PizzaThis is a favorite pizza of my spouse, Cheriz! She loves the fact that it is high in fat grams, which goes...reactionscomments
Migraines and CF: Are They Related?Migraines an extremely common condition; In fact, migraine is considered the third most common condition in the world. 12-15% of the population...reactionscomments
The Many Colors of Cystic Fibrosis: BlueJoseph and the Technicolor Dream coat is one of my favorite shows. I see it every Christmas. One of my favorite songs...reactionscomments
How Can a Lung Transplant Affect Cystic Fibrosis Life Expectancy?Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. The life expectancy of someone with CF...reactions2comments
When CF Treatments Become a HassleWhen our son was young, getting him to do his treatments was as simple as putting on YouTube for the 20 minutes...reactionscomments
Interview with Emily Lyons, CF Advocate and EntrepreneurEmily is the founder and CEO of North America's top event staffing, the multi-award-winning Femme Fatale Media Group. Emily has gone on...reactionscomments
Returning to Normal As the masks come off and regulations relax around the country, I’ve started to reflect on what the past year has meant...reactionscomments
CF Book Review: Breath From SaltIf you have CF, have a loved one with CF, or are just interested in science or the business model of disease...reactionscomments
