Six posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 9/22-28/2024.
09/22/2024 – COVID-19 linked with CF-like airway inflammation, study suggests – While not stated in the report on this study, it seems possible that the experience of treating inflammation in Cf may help COVID patients.
09/24/2024 – Spain or Bust – CF throws up obstacles but, as this writer demonstrates, recognition of the challenges and a plan to overcome them will help to achieve your goals.
09/25/2024 – Lung function decline consistently slows over 5 years with Kalydeco – As time passes, it is possible to study the longer term effects of CFTR modulators.
09/26/2024 – We won’t stop: Reflecting on 60 years of Cystic Fibrosis Trust – Sure, this article about CF programs in the UK. That said, it’s important to recognize the battle to improve life with CF goes on around the world.
09/27/2024 – I’m still healing from trauma 7 years after a double-lung transplant – We like to think of the new life provided by lung transplantation; however, there are physical and mental concerns that are not switched off by the procedure.
09/28/2024 – ‘Weekend warrior’ physical activity may help protect against more than 200 diseases – Exercise is known to improve health status for those living with CF. This study gives some insight into the benefits of different exercise patterns.