The Cystic Fibrosis Breakthrough That Changed Everything

Re:The Cystic Fibrosis Breakthrough That Changed Everything by paulpauper on Saturday March 09, 2024 @05:35PM (#39655234)

If CF like breathing through a coffee straw, as some sources say? I tried it myself, and god I hope not. I lasted a few minutes and was gasping for air.

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Re:The Cystic Fibrosis Breakthrough That Changed Everything by bdcravens on Saturday March 09, 2024 @06:55PM (#39655600)

I have CF. My lung capacity is around 55% (many have lower, and around 20-30% is when they tend to start talking lung transplant)

I wouldn't use that analogy. It's more like breathing in a deep swimming pool or a very humid sauna. Slight physical exertion (like stairs or hills) can be like most people doing strenuous exercise. Laziness tends to be a way of life :-)

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Re:The Cystic Fibrosis Breakthrough That Changed Everything by joney_baloney on Sunday March 10, 2024 @12:41AM (#39656977)

Once it gets bad, yeah. I was very end stage before my lung transplant and it's an accurate description.

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