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If you suffer from a chronic illness, then it’s highly likely that you’ll experience fatigue from time to time. Fatigue is different than just feeling tired, and generally it’s not something that can be fixed with an early night or by resting for a little while. With tips from the pros at …

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common lung diseases in children and is a life-threatening disorder that causes, among other things, lung infections and breathing difficulties. Breathing is the most important thing your body does. Without breathing, you simply cannot live. It’s something you do without even thinking about it…

Learning that a loved one has a chronic illness is devastating, and even more so if that illness is likely to cut their life short. Everyone deals with the death of loved ones differently, the grieving process is varied and there is no wrong or right way to go about…

We need to breathe to stay alive. For some of us, this process is simple and we don’t think too much about it. For others, it’s a constant struggle that requires a lot of concentration and effort. For all of us, it’s important we’re aware that there’s a right—and wrong—way…

It can sometimes be a challenge to look on the bright side when you have a chronic illness, but spending time doing things that make you happy will help keep depression at bay, help you come to terms with your illness and begin enjoying life again. To help you feel happier, we’ve…

Kalydeco (ivacaftor) is known to increase the activity of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. A new study says the drug also improves lung function and reduces inflammation, but does not eradicate Pseudomonas bacteria infection. The study, “Restoring CFTR Function Reduces Airway Bacteria…

We only get one set of lungs so it’s imperative that we look after them. This is even more important with diseases that directly affect the lungs as it could help slow down the progression of the disease and ease the symptoms.  To help you take the best possible care of your lungs,…

Certain bacteria may increase the risk of fungal colonization in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, according to a study in Germany. CF makes a patient susceptible to chronic airway inflammation and infections, resulting in lung tissue damage. Scientists have long known that bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus play roles…

Winter is a perilous time if you have a compromised immune system, but you can’t stay alone inside for four months. You have to get on with your daily life, and just hope you don’t succumb to other people’s bugs and illnesses. However, there are some foods that can help you avoid catching a cold…

Invisible illnesses are conditions patients have that are not obvious when looking at them. Often people with an invisible illness face a lot of prejudice; others accuse them of faking, lying or exaggerating their illness. People just don’t fully understand what patients with invisible illnesses are going through.