Community Thoughts on TrikaftaThere is no question about it: Trikafta has been a game-changer for the cystic fibrosis community. Since its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October 2019,...Bookmark for later
Relearning Treatment Compliance After TrikaftaIn my teenage years, I struggled heavily with CF treatment compliance. I had a very laid-back approach to my health that bordered on apathy. I would forget to do treatments,...Bookmark for later
What to Know Before Starting Your Treatment with TrikaftaThere has been a lot of talk about Trikafta over the past year. Many people have claimed that Trikafta has positively impacted their management of cystic fibrosis (CF). Our community...Bookmark for later
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 increase. Within seven days of starting this new...Bookmark for later
Embracing Changes in CF ManagementIn my last article, I discussed making accommodations for the changes CF imposes on me and many other patients. However, those aren’t the only developments we experience in life with...Bookmark for later
Celebrating The Benefits Of Exercise With TrikaftaLet’s talk about exercising with cystic fibrosis. (Soft groan from the peanut gallery). Everyone’s aware of how important it is for both your physical and mental health to exercise regularly...Bookmark for later
The Other 10 PercentWhen I learned about Trikafta, I was thrilled and moved to tears. It was a bittersweet moment for me. I was happy beyond belief for the CF community. I was...Bookmark for later
Six Minor Ways Trikafta Has Significantly Changed My LifeTrikafta has changed the lives of many individuals and families in the CF community since it’s release. A lot of people with CF are finally feeling better and living different...Bookmark for later