I just realized that maybe you don't know why cystic fibrosis is! I will tell you all about it.
CF is a genetic disease, mama was born with it. It causes all the mucus in the body to be too thick. The thick mucus causes problems in mama's lungs, sinuses, and digestive system. The biggest worry is with the lungs. Mama has chronic lung infections because the mucus is a perfect place for bacteria. Sometimes she has to go on really strong IV antibiotics when she gets sick. She had to go into the hospital for that last month and I was really sad! She also has to do lots of breathing treatments to keep her lungs as healthy as possible. Even with all of that though her lungs get damaged from being sick all the time. On a good day mama has about 50% lung capacity. Someday she will have to have a double lung transplant, but hopefully not for a long time!
CF can cause other problems too, like: malnourishment, tummy problems similar to IBS, liver disease, infertility, osteoperosis, and diabetes (which mama has, but its really minor).
Mama's chronic back pain is from all the coughing she does to try and keep her lungs clear. The muscles are strained and spasm a lot. When its too bad she takes muscle relaxers and those help.
The doctors don't really know why mama started having seizures. Luckily though her medication for them seems to work very well, and she has me to tell her of she's about to have one!
CF is a genetic disease, mama was born with it. It causes all the mucus in the body to be too thick. The thick mucus causes problems in mama's lungs, sinuses, and digestive system. The biggest worry is with the lungs. Mama has chronic lung infections because the mucus is a perfect place for bacteria. Sometimes she has to go on really strong IV antibiotics when she gets sick. She had to go into the hospital for that last month and I was really sad! She also has to do lots of breathing treatments to keep her lungs as healthy as possible. Even with all of that though her lungs get damaged from being sick all the time. On a good day mama has about 50% lung capacity. Someday she will have to have a double lung transplant, but hopefully not for a long time!
CF can cause other problems too, like: malnourishment, tummy problems similar to IBS, liver disease, infertility, osteoperosis, and diabetes (which mama has, but its really minor).
Mama's chronic back pain is from all the coughing she does to try and keep her lungs clear. The muscles are strained and spasm a lot. When its too bad she takes muscle relaxers and those help.
The doctors don't really know why mama started having seizures. Luckily though her medication for them seems to work very well, and she has me to tell her of she's about to have one!
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