Life with Cystic Fibrosis
By Lori Alma, About.com Guide to Cystic Fibrosis
There is no cure for cystic fibrosis, but people who have it are living longer than ever before. There will be bumps in the road along the way, but you can arm yourself with skills that will help you face the challenges.
- Adjusting to Life, Finding Support
- Parenting a Child with Cystic Fibrosis
- Considering Starting a Family
- Real Life: People with Cystic Fibrosis
- Staying Safe
Adjusting to Life, Finding Support
Living with cystic fibrosis, or raising a child with it, can be trying. You need not go it alone.
- Square One: Developing a Plan for Life With Cystic Fibrosis
- Lean on People in the About.com Cystic Fibrosis Forum
- Where to Find Financial Help for Medical Expenses
- Wish Granting Agencies
- What the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Can Do For You
Parenting a Child with Cystic Fibrosis
Kids with this disease have special needs. Understanding them, and how you can address them, is a great place to start.
- How to Get Your Child to Eat Enough
- Are You Using Your Nebulizer Correctly?
- How to Do Manual Chest Physiotherapy on a Young Child
- Where to Turn When Your Child Needs Daycare
- What You Need to Know About Sending Your Child to School
- Is Your House Clean Enough?
- Coping Tips From Parents of Kids With CF
Considering Starting a Family
If you have CF and are considering having children, you will need to do some planning to make sure you are prepared for what may lie ahead.
- Things to Consider Before Starting a Family if You Have CF
- How to Find Out if Your Partner is a Cystic Fibrosis Carrier
- Genetic Counseling Can Help You Make Informed Decisions
- Managing Pregnancy with Cystic Fibrosis
- Your Baby's Risk of Inheriting Cystic Fibrosis
- Can a Mother with Cystic Fibrosis Breastfeed?
Real Life: People with Cystic Fibrosis
Whether you or a loved one are living with cystic fibrosis, or you're wondering what life is like for those with it, you will surely find insight and inspiration in these stories.
- Zoe's Life: One Girl's Story, and Advice From Her Parents
- Notable People with Cystic Fibrosis
- Readers Share Their CF Stories
Staying Safe
Some advanced planning and awareness can help you keep your child -- or you -- protected from some of the concerns related to living with cystic fibrosis.
