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According to the COPD Foundation, understanding how the lungs work will help those who suffer from lung diseases have a little bit more control over their breathing. MORE: Life expectancy when you’re living with cystic fibrosis As you inhale, air composed of approximately 21 percent oxygen…

According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, there are seven major airway clearance techniques (ACTs) for patients with cystic fibrosis. Airway clearance is needed to help clear away mucus from the lungs to help prevent infections and to improve lung function. Children will need an adult to assist with ACTs, and…

This video from The Mighty shares some of the things a person living with a chronic illness might want to carry around with them on a daily basis. MORE: How to Take Care of Yourself When You Have a Chest Infection The survival pack contains some of the essentials needed…

This video from PopSugar is all about Claire Wineland, a very active advocate for cystic fibrosis (CF). She shares her thoughts about how to live when you’re dying. MORE: Seven tips for eating well with a chronic lung disease Claire explains that after being in a coma for…

Clinical care in first few years of life for a child with cystic fibrosis (CF) focuses on a number of important aspects, from diagnosis to the everyday management of the condition. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has published a clinical care schedule aimed at children from birth to 5…

Generally speaking, cystic fibrosis (CF) is a disease mostly diagnosed in newborns and infants because symptoms are apparent and progressive in a short amount of time. Most children are diagnosed before the age of two. 1 – Salty-Tasting Skin Secretions Symptoms to look for in a newborn include…

Twenty-eight-year-old Cody Sheehan from New South Wales, Australia has always identified with superheroes. The idea that they, like him, have a genetic mutation resonated with him and gave him the idea to dress up as some of his favorite superheroes to help raise awareness of his condition, cystic fibrosis (CF).

Medical marijuana is gaining popularity as a complementary medicine to help with many symptoms associated with chronic illnesses. While many people are curious about how marijuana (or cannabis) may help improve their symptoms, they are also reluctant to smoke the substance. However, there are ways that medical marijuana can be administered, including…

Eating well is important for anyone who wants to stay healthy, but it’s especially true for those living with cystic fibrosis CF. If you suffer from CF, you have a deficiency in your pancreas. Due to multiple other symptoms, this deficiency causes you to produce fewer of the enzymes which help you digest food and absorb nutrients and fat, so you’ll feel the adverse effects when these enzymes are limited. This deficiency can manifest…

According to the New York Times, “good decisions start with accurate information.” Here are four of the most common misconceptions non-patients have about cystic fibrosis. 1. Cystic fibrosis can be contagious. Some people are afraid they’ll catch cystic fibrosis if they are in contact with a patient, but it’s impossible. Cystic…