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I am coughing with temperature changes. It used to be drastic changes like in the winter going outside in the cold. I would cough usually to the point of vomiting. Now I am noticing it get out the shower or slight temperature changes. I take my xopenex before any temperature changes. Anyone...

What tricks do you use from not getting sick ? I am preparing to start my semester and I am curious what everyone does to stay healthy when around lots of germs. I teach about 100 different college student a day. I teach exercise science so I am adjusting form and touching sweaty people all day...

Thank you for taking the time to respond. My fev1 is 86% . I asked my cf dr about it. He said he thought the a second child would add a lot to my plate. He thought since I work full time and have a business that another baby would be too much unless I quit my job. I believe living life to...

We adopted a baby last year through the foster care system. Our sons biological parents are pregnant again. They asked us if we want to adopt the second one. I am 39 with cf. I work full time college professor and have my own fitness business. I am torn on the second child. I don't know how much...

I am getting port next week. I am very active. I workout daily and own a gym and yoga studio. I am nervous about placement. For those of you who are active where did you get your port? How noticeable is it in your chest? How long before you worked out? Did you request certain port or needles...

Diana did you have success with colliding silver?

Happy Saturday! I just recently got diagnosed with m. abscess bacteria and started treated. Was considering port, but they recommended Hickman instead since I will be accessed for a year or more for treatment. Any tips with the Hickman? My biggest question is with showering how do you cover it...

Has anyone used zyvox in an Eclipse ball? The company I use says it is too unstable. Any ideas to not use a pole Iv drip?

I take biotin. My hair and nail have grown tremendously:)

My husband and I are looking to start a family. I had a cancer scare earlier this year, so I had to have my cervix removed. I would most likely be unable to carry a child successfully. So we are exploring our options. My sister-in-law offered to be our surrogate which is so amazing. I am...

I understand how you feel!! My ABPA has wreaked havoc on my health. I have been on every antifungal and round and rounds of steroids and nothing worked. I ended up in the hospital after allergic reaction to antifungal medicines. I was on Caspofungin IV for 6 months and Steroids for 4 months...

I understand how you feel!! My ABPA has wreaked havoc on my health. I have been on every antifungal and round and rounds of steroids and nothing worked. I ended up in the hospital after allergic reaction to antifungal medicines. I was on Caspofungin IV for 6 months and Steroids for 4 months...

I understand how you feel!! My ABPA has wreaked havoc on my health. I have been on every antifungal and round and rounds of steroids and nothing worked. I ended up in the hospital after allergic reaction to antifungal medicines. I was on Caspofungin IV for 6 months and Steroids for 4 months...

I understand how you feel!! My ABPA has wreaked havoc on my health. I have been on every antifungal and round and rounds of steroids and nothing worked. I ended up in the hospital after allergic reaction to antifungal medicines. I was on Caspofungin IV for 6 months and Steroids for 4 months...

Thank you for the responses<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> @Incomudrox I am not offended. I live in Pittsburgh too<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> My understanding of a disability parking pass is to give someone with a disability...