A study linked long-term exposure to ozone, an air pollutant, to more severe sinus-related symptoms and a poorer sense of smell in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), a disorder marked by long-term inflammation in the nose and sinuses that is common in people with CF.

Even though my husband, Chris, and I have only been together a few years, he’s caught on to the steep learning curve of navigating life with cystic fibrosis (CF) and a double-lung transplant. Everything changed when Chris came on the scene. I no longer had to carry the…

A new study identified four distinct patterns of digestive symptoms in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF), ranging from mild to severe and widespread symptoms. These patterns of symptoms showed “associations with [gastrointestinal] complications and medication requirements, suggesting distinct underlying [mechanisms] and a varying degree of involvement of complex gastrointestinal…

Many people with cystic fibrosis (CF) struggle with steep healthcare bills, but those who hesitate to discuss money with their doctors face the highest barriers to getting financial help, a U.S. survey has found. Patients often keep quiet simply because they do not know what questions to ask or…

For seven years, my Medicare prescription drug plan, Aetna’s SilverScript, has been one of the few things in my life I haven’t had to think much about. It simply worked. This fall, I learned that it will no longer be available in my state in 2027. Just like that, a…

Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with various alternative therapies. Not everyone will have the same response. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. I’ve used alternative therapies my whole life to fill the gaps in Western medicine. Through trial and error and changes in my…