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How to Never Again Forget to Take Your Enzymes

https://www.tumblr.com/throughthick-and-thin/147945462378/you-always-have-your-phone-with-you-whether-it-is Do you know that there is an app that will help you manage cystic fibrosis, including all aspects of your health and care plan? Learn more about the CFBuzz app here. In this amazing tip on THROUGH THICK & THIN‘s Tumblr, see in the image…

How Lung Transplants Work

Some patients suffering with CF are celebrities or became celebrities due to their fight against the disease. Learn more about Charles Michael Duke and his Wait for a Lung Transplant. In this video by Alt Shift X watch “a visual explanation of lung transplants.”…

Talking About “Fake Disability”

In this amazing video, listen to Annie Elainey talk about invisible illnesses and how misleading it can all be. Learn more about how to live with cystic fibrosis. “You are here to find out what are those clues you…

7 Facts About CFTR: Cystic Fibrosis Genetics

What is CFTR? 1. Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) is a gene that regulates the production of a protein which works as a channel for the membrane of cells in the body that create mucus, saliva, sweat, tears and digestive enzymes. 2. This conductor leads negatively charged particles, known…

‘Sheer Stress’ Could Make Bacteria in Cystic Fibrosis Less Virulent

A recent study from Belgium showed that a common bacterium found in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) might be converted to a less dangerous form, and could possibly aid in the development of treatments for the disease. The research report, “Effect of Shear Stress on Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated…

10 Cystic Fibrosis Channels You Must Follow

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Follow them here.  Learn more about how the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation marked ‘CF Awareness Month’ with Rockefeller Center window display. The Clairity Project Follow her here. Learn more about these 9…

18 Hospital Hacks You Should Know About

In this Gifted Life video, learn some hospital hacks that might come in handy for a possible next admission (hopefully not ever). Learn more about how to live with cystic fibrosis. “To everyone who is currently in a hospital bed, I hope you are all out of there…

36 Tattoos From Our Readers That Inspired Us

Your response to our 16 cystic fibrosis tattoos list was amazing, and we started getting photos of some of your tattoos also. They inspired us, so we decided to share them back with you.  (source: https://bit.ly/2aNrTua) (source: https://bit.ly/2aNrTua)…

Boy with Cystic Fibrosis Gets Birthday Wishes

In this FOX 13 News – Tampa Bay video, meet Christopher Carmen, a spunky 5-year-old with cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn more about how to live with cystic fibrosis. Because his disease required many absences from school, his family decided to teach him…