gribae (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

"Not everyone gets oxygen for free".I think that's the most intelligent thing I've read off anyone who has posted about CF lately. Strong in message and direct to the point - it should be one of the mottos for the CF Foundation

gribae (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

It is not always the case that anyone who has it will not live past their teens, but it is factual that a lot of people don't. There are people of all ages with CF, adults, not only teenagers and children.Still, someone I cared for deeply died when she was 14 of CF, so I wish your friend all the best

gribae (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

No, CF, to explain briefly and simply, is a disease that affects the lungs and immunity of those who have it. It is something you are born with, and not something that can be contracted later. Usually, if one of the parents of a child has CF, then it is a probability (however small) that the child will be born with it.

ketreena (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

she didn't develop it as an adult,she had it all along, she has MILD CF

C3H2P8 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

My mom's good friend was diagnosed with this as an adult. It doesn't just affect children, you can develop it as an adult.

ali08x (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

CYSTiC FiBROSiS is a really bad disease. Haley Palmer died at age 12 because of this HORRIBLE disease.Now a guy at my school (6th grade) has CYSTiC FiBROSiS.His name is Keeton Rehl.Please pray for him.Pray for Keeton Pray for KeetonHis life expectancy is 16 years of age. So if that is true. He will die in 4 years.Please pray for him. I have been trying to get this around the internet so many people can pray for him!

cffighter86 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Jason, awesome to hear that your still kicking and fighting at 38! thats awesome man

cffighter86 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

cutebessi..I have Cystic Fibrosis...its often referred to as a genetic disease...

Cutebessi (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i have read in this nice video that cystic firbrosis is a genetic disease,,, that is wrong there is nothing known as genetic disease its a genetic disorder.. other than that the video is good :)

shishani1976 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Hey rugby85,Im Sana,Shishani1976 wife,or i should say widow,cause my husband RIP,passed away on april 29th.Im writing u this because i know how important it z 4 us "CFers" to always get courage & patience from each other.My late husband was the kindest,sweetest person i've ever known.He was diagnosed 7 years ago,that's 1 year after we got married,imagine my pain!We never complained,we lived our life day by day, treasuring every single moment!Now i'm waiting 4 da day we r 2gether again=)