Doctors receive training in particular specialties and, in some cases, subspecialties. But “specialties” and “subspecialties” can be described as a…
Articles by Tré LaRosa
The cystic fibrosis community has access to three cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators right now: Kalydeco (ivacaftor),…
The life of a person with CF is constantly affected by language. A common debate in the community is how…
I’ve always been able to eat whatever I wanted. That’s just a part of growing up with CF. Kids are…
In my senior year of high school, I went to the exercise section of Dick’s Sporting Goods and searched…
Since I work in a cystic fibrosis (CF) lab and prioritize being open about my experiences with the disease, I’ve…
Growing up, I was insulated from the wider cystic fibrosis (CF) community. Since I had a sibling with CF, I…
Most clinical manifestations of cystic fibrosis (CF) are in the lungs, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, and sometimes the sinuses, kidneys, and…
Have you ever been caught up in a heated discussion with someone who continually refers to stories that confirm their…
“Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill!” Many millennials immediately recognize the iconic jingle that was the introduction to the educational…