8 Tips to Manage Your Cystic Fibrosis

1. Stay positive.

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2. Take your medications and do your treatments every day like clockwork.

Learn more about cystic fibrosis medications here.

3. Maintain a healthy nutritional diet.

Learn more about cystic fibrosis and nutrition here.

4. Exercise regularly.

There are many benefits of exercise and activities that stimulate breathing for cystic fibrosis patients. Here are some outstanding examples of how life-changing it can be.

5. Never miss a doctor’s appointment (checkup or exam).

Learn more about how to live with cystic fibrosis.

6. Take care of every part of yourself (including your emotional health).

Learn more about cystic fibrosis and emotional wellness here.

Learn more about the emotional wellness of Children or Adolescent CF Patients

7. Learn how to adapt to your body’s needs.

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Do you know that there is an app that will help you manage cystic fibrosis including all aspects of your health and care plan? Learn more about the CFBuzz app here.

8. Help someone else manage their CF and/or share your tips.

Here are six organizations doing remarkable work either in research or alongside patients and their families which you can help directly or bring awareness to.

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