Children with CF can expect to lead a very normal life. Let's look at the things you do each day:
Have Friends
Go to School
Play Sports/Exercise
Do Your Homework
Have Fun
What is one difference between me and a friend who doesn't have CF?
In many stages of life, a CF patient will require some type of airway clearance, chest physical therapy, or breathing technique anywhere from 1 to 4 times a day.
CF patients will take Enzymes to help with food digestion.
CF patients will take more Vitamins each day.
CF Patients will take more medicines and antibiotics to feel
better.
CF Patients may visit the CF Centers regularly throughout the
year for check-ups and health maintenance.
A Few Special Things To Remember:
1. If you have CF - It Doesn't have to have you!
2. Be Responsible - Think Responsibility
3. Put your Health 1st! - It is your JOB!
4. Take all of your Medicines
5. Do ALL of your Therapy Treatments
6. Take your Enzymes and Vitamins
7. Exercise
This routine followed every day will only prove that you are taking care of yourself and your health. Your parents and doctors will be proud of you. Most of all, you will feel that you are at the TOP OF THE WORLD when you are responsible for taking care of your health. Visit the MAD DOG to help boost your Spirit to Fight Back!
Have Fun!
All of the fun stuff you like to do will be there for you to enjoy with pleasure because you know that you have earned your FUN by taking credit for your good health!
TIP:
Approaching your day with fun and joy and a sense of good spirit will make you healthy minded and this will make you breath much easier - knowing you are doing your JOB!
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