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In this video from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 31-year-old Jenny Stump talks about being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of 16. She shares how much her life with the disease has changed since she gave birth to her son, Henry. Find out about the implications of starting a…

According to a report from wptv.com, cystic fibrosis patients at the Palm Beach Children’s Hospital in Florida are being treated in an innovative new way. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust launches new A-Z video of cystic fibrosis aimed at children. The hospital is using gaming devices to help young CF…

Cystic fibrosis is a rare genetic condition that affects just 10,000 people in the U.K., so it’s not much of a surprise that Cosmopolitan writer Darryl White didn’t come across the disease until she started university. Travis Flores shares his cystic fibrosis lung transplant journey on Instagram.  The oxygen tank Tahlia…

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…

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…

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…

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…