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it is going to be ok. There are many treatment options now to help manage pseudomonas. This is not uncommon, in some cases, this happens right at diagnosis. Not an indicator of respiratory issues to come. You now know what he has and can care for him better than you could otherwise. He will now...

i am not sure how to fully interpret the data. The most important elements as I see them are difficult to measure. Will efficacy of other treatments increase as a result of the vertex drugs mechanism? Will patients live longer healthier lives as a result of reduce exacserbations? Will the...

So far, we really like it. The podhaler seems to be much more effective than traditional neb, or eflow. Our experience so far has been positive.

VA probably not the best place for cf care, but may be able to help access drugs that he will need. Might not hurt to keep the option open. If you go to th er with cf and tell them you are in pain and think you have an obstruction, i would hope they could help. Thoughts and prayers

VA probably not the best place for cf care, but may be able to help access drugs that he will need. Might not hurt to keep the option open. If you go to th er with cf and tell them you are in pain and think you have an obstruction, i would hope they could help. Thoughts and prayers

If he was chaptered out of the gaurd on medical, VA could maybe help. The sweat test is enough for diagnosis, next would be genetic testing. It sounds like you urgently need an accredited cf center. The blockage likely needs a gi specialists attention immediately.

If he was chaptered out of the gaurd on medical, VA could maybe help. The sweat test is enough for diagnosis, next would be genetic testing. It sounds like you urgently need an accredited cf center. The blockage likely needs a gi specialists attention immediately.

Anyone have a home salt room/ salt sauna? Need some ideas on salt generator. Any info would be appreciated.

Anyone have a home salt room/ salt sauna? Need some ideas on salt generator. Any info would be appreciated.

It is exciting to see progress. Looking forward to more information as the trial moves forward.

It is exciting to see progress. Looking forward to more information as the trial moves forward.

Salt water aquariums are nice. We did some research on salt rocks/ lamps etc. and most indicated they were more decorative than anything else.

Salt water aquariums are nice. We did some research on salt rocks/ lamps etc. and most indicated they were more decorative than anything else.

There might be some room for moderation <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">. Around the holidays might add eggnog 300 calories for 1/2 cup <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">.

There might be some room for moderation <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">. Around the holidays might add eggnog 300 calories for 1/2 cup <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">.