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Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) should be part of the treatment plan for any chronic lung disease, including cystic fibrosis. It’s a combination of exercise, breathing techniques, diet and education that aims to help give patients a better quality of life and be able to have more control of their symptoms. We’ve compiled…

Some cystic fibrosis symptoms can make it difficult for patients to exercise, but studies have determined that regular physical activity can have a significant impact on improving a patient’s quality of life. MORE: Innovative research center provides tailored physical activity and exercise regimens for young people with…

  Lauren Rowe is one of our favorites at Cystic Fibrosis News Today. We love her positive outlook and ability to see the funny side of living with cystic fibrosis. MORE: What a nighttime routine looks like when you have a chronic illness In the latest video from Gifted Life, Lauren…

Seventeen-year-old Lily Royer was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis just before her first birthday. According to a report on CBS Denver, despite taking regular trips to the Colorado Children’s hospital for treatment and spending three hours each day doing necessary airway clearance, the Aspen, Colorado native was able to find…

It’s important to keep spreading cystic fibrosis awareness, so we’re looking at the various ways cystic fibrosis impacts the lives of sufferers. This video from the Cystic Fibrosis Trust covers cystic fibrosis-related symptoms such as bloating, stomach pain and nausea. MORE: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation launches a mental health…

In this Boomer Esiason Foundation video, Brayden Merrill, an amazing 14-year-old CFer, shares how he stays healthy by doing track, cross country and playing soccer. MORE: There are many benefits of exercise and activities that stimulate breathing for cystic…

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. MORE: Find…

This documentary from UCO Media introduces three young cystic fibrosis patients, who share some of their biggest fears about having the disease. The award-winning Three Lives is directed by Olivia Prinz. MORE: Learn more about Eva Markvoort’s documentary 65_Red Roses Thirty-six-year-old Kori Tolbert talks about her fears as she comes…

Many people living with cystic fibrosis (CF) have used the condition as inspiration for tattoos — a permanent way to show the world that they’re overcoming adversity and supporting those living with CF. MORE: 10 tips for a common sense approach to living with a chronic illness When we…

Service dogs are typically thought of as necessary companions for the visually impaired, but service and therapy dogs can be a practical solution for people with a variety of chronic illnesses including lung diseases. As well as being a trusted friend, service dogs can expand owners’ motor abilities, granting them new independence…