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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…

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,…

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…

Cystic fibrosis charities and non-profit organizations work tirelessly to help raise the profile of the disease and also fund vital research into better treatments, with the hopes of eventually discovering a cure. Do the “bottle flip” challenge for cystic fibrosis. Find out more. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust in the…

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…