Recent content by cdale613

As with any new medication, it must be integrated into our lives, and setting an alarm to take it at 12:00 hour spacing on the dot, 30 minutes after eating something is only going to make it more difficult to develop adherence to this medication. Yes it is only a pill, but I know plenty of...

As with any new medication, it must be integrated into our lives, and setting an alarm to take it at 12:00 hour spacing on the dot, 30 minutes after eating something is only going to make it more difficult to develop adherence to this medication. Yes it is only a pill, but I know plenty of...

Thanks Mandy, It is incredible. Before starting Kalydeco, I was (and still am) a very productive cougher. By comparison, any chest tightness/inflammation was secondary. On the drug, I am still productive throughout the day, but it feels like I just took my albuterol puffer. C

Thanks Mandy, It is incredible. Before starting Kalydeco, I was (and still am) a very productive cougher. By comparison, any chest tightness/inflammation was secondary. On the drug, I am still productive throughout the day, but it feels like I just took my albuterol puffer. C

Hi All, I have been on Kalydeco for two weeks through the last VX-770 research effort tracking long term use for a year at UVA. I am continuing my full routine of meds for the time being. The first change I notices were my nasal passages - within about 4 hours. They feel like I just did a...

Hi All, I have been on Kalydeco for two weeks through the last VX-770 research effort tracking long term use for a year at UVA. I am continuing my full routine of meds for the time being. The first change I notices were my nasal passages - within about 4 hours. They feel like I just did a...

Not to beat on it, but I just noticed that you are a woman. A sub 4 minute mile for a woman is truly an elite, olympic caliber time.

Not to beat on it, but I just noticed that you are a woman. A sub 4 minute mile for a woman is truly an elite, olympic caliber time.

I ran competitively in high school and college, and my personal record was a 4:34 mile. It was one of the hardest things I ever did, and took years of training. I would set goals that aimed to chip 10 seconds off per year. You need to set reasonable goals that are difficult, but that you have a...

I ran competitively in high school and college, and my personal record was a 4:34 mile. It was one of the hardest things I ever did, and took years of training. I would set goals that aimed to chip 10 seconds off per year. You need to set reasonable goals that are difficult, but that you have a...

The possibility of a new antibiotic tool doesn't equal a cure... language is important, and the authors of that article should have been more careful. Sorry, just find it annoying as it shows a lack of the authors understanding of the disease, and laziness on their part.

The possibility of a new antibiotic tool doesn't equal a cure... language is important, and the authors of that article should have been more careful. Sorry, just find it annoying as it shows a lack of the authors understanding of the disease, and laziness on their part.

The possibility of a new antibiotic tool doesn't equal a cure... language is important, and the authors of that article should have been more careful. Sorry, just find it annoying as it shows a lack of the authors understanding of the disease, and laziness on their part.

Your lack of information and knowledge is matched only by the level of your denial. Get help, and don't deprive your daughter of the preventative treatments and maintenance medications that will greatly improve her length and quality of life, and possibly save it.

Your lack of information and knowledge is matched only by the level of your denial. Get help, and don't deprive your daughter of the preventative treatments and maintenance medications that will greatly improve her length and quality of life, and possibly save it.