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This Cystic Fibrosis Trust video looks at the possible implications of starting a family if you have cystic fibrosis. Find out how cystic fibrosis affects sexuality.  A cystic fibrosis doctor who specializes in fertility discusses some of the issues that can arise when a person with CF wants to start a family, including…

Four-year-old Simon Bazouni may have a rare form of cystic fibrosis, but that didn’t stop him from leading his community in a fundraising event for a local children’s hospital and cystic fibrosis charity. Find out about fundraising ideas for cystic fibrosis charities.  According to a report in the Daily…

Young children with cystic fibrosis may find it difficult to explain their disease to their peers and why they’re a little bit different than their friends. In this educational video from the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in the U.K., school children with CF share some fundamentals about the condition. Find…

Medical research is important to improve treatments and hopefully find a cure for cystic fibrosis, but what do patients think scientists should be working on? The University of Nottingham conducted a survey among patients and healthcare professionals to find out what they thought were the most important areas cystic…

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has a series of videos aimed at helping parents with children who have been recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Find out more about the three areas of treatment for cystic fibrosis.  The videos cover all aspects of care within the first year of diagnosis…

Emily Bonney from Blackpool, England was eight when she was first diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Despite having to take 60 tablets a day to manage the chronic lung disease, she hasn’t let her condition get in the way of becoming a cheerleader. Find out how one cystic fibrosis student…

A cystic fibrosis diagnosis can be frightening and you may feel overwhelmed by all the information that comes with it. Caring for a child with cystic fibrosis has its challenges, but there are healthcare professionals and non-profit organizations that are available to help. Cystic fibrosis management can be broken down into different areas, so…

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has a series of videos aimed at helping children with cystic fibrosis get the most out of school life. Find out what it’s like being a tween with cystic fibrosis.  The videos look at various aspects of education beginning with daycare all the way through…

Everyone suffers from stress from time to time but when you have a chronic disease, stress not only adds to your everyday burden but can often exacerbate the symptoms of your condition. While we can’t avoid stress altogether, there are ways that we help ourselves relax more and not let things…

A recent study has found that vlogs (video blog posts) are providing a valuable service for patients with chronic diseases such as cystic fibrosis. Often they are the first port of call from patients when looking for information regarding their illness. Find out more about the Staying Salty YouTube channel and…