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Happy Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month! It’s a special month for the CF community filled with advocacy and spotlighting our experiences. Although CF awareness month will be slightly different this year...

In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Cystic-Fibrosis.com) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...

When living with cystic fibrosis, occasional worsening of CF symptoms is all too common. So common in fact, treating a flare of symptoms has a nickname in the cystic fibrosis...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...

I believe that having relationships and falling in love is very important for every person, but it’s harder to navigate when you have an illness that can shorten your life...

The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...

We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with cystic fibrosis. New here? We invite you to explore...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

To All the Moms with Adult CF Children: Present from the very beginning, this is a thank you to all the moms with adult CF children. The ones who faced...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

Spring is here! We made it! The snow is melted, revealing green grass (hopefully), birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and the days are growing longer. With spring making its arrival...

Having cystic fibrosis involves taking so many medications and, unfortunately, each and every one of them has side effects. Each one takes its toll on us and leaves a mark...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...

I distinctly remember the day I realized cystic fibrosis was the reason I wouldn’t go through pregnancy and become a mom. This realization came as a result of a summer...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...

Having cystic fibrosis means that I cannot be within 6 feet of another CFer. As I write this, it’s still hard for me to come to terms with it. I...

We asked our advocates, "How old were you when you felt you truly understood what cystic fibrosis is? How did you feel at that time?" They had some interesting responses...

Supporting someone you love with cystic fibrosis is a great way to show how much you care and value their experience living with a chronic illness. Support from friends and...