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My daughter is coughing, productive(but she swallows it) and was started on oral Duricef. She has taken this before without it bothering her stomach or making her throw up. She threw up about 1 1/2 hours after taking the first dose. Pharmacist thought she likely absorbed the med before throwing...

My daughter is coughing, productive(but she swallows it) and was started on oral Duricef. She has taken this before without it bothering her stomach or making her throw up. She threw up about 1 1/2 hours after taking the first dose. Pharmacist thought she likely absorbed the med before throwing...

Jeana, We use a Mobilaire compressor. Pulmozyme takes; 7-8 minutes same for albuterol. Hypertonic saline takes 15 min. TOBI took the longest 20 minutes. We also have a smaller portable compressor, Pari vios; when we used that it took alot longer and the machine died every 6 months. The...

Jeana, We use a Mobilaire compressor. Pulmozyme takes; 7-8 minutes same for albuterol. Hypertonic saline takes 15 min. TOBI took the longest 20 minutes. We also have a smaller portable compressor, Pari vios; when we used that it took alot longer and the machine died every 6 months. The...

Welcome. My daughter with CF was born just 9 years ago. I also knew she would have CF before she was born. It was helpful to educate myself and get things in order for her arrival. She was my second child. My older son does not have CF. Our CF doctors recommend vaccinations per the...

Welcome. My daughter with CF was born just 9 years ago. I also knew she would have CF before she was born. It was helpful to educate myself and get things in order for her arrival. She was my second child. My older son does not have CF. Our CF doctors recommend vaccinations per the...

So, I was cleaning my pocketbook because we are traveling for the holidays and I want to make sure it is stocked and ready to go. <br>CF related things in my purse: albuterol inhaler, Purell, handiwipes, Tums, sodium bicarb tablets, of course enzymes, cell phone, wallet, peppermint candies for...

So, I was cleaning my pocketbook because we are traveling for the holidays and I want to make sure it is stocked and ready to go. <br>CF related things in my purse: albuterol inhaler, Purell, handiwipes, Tums, sodium bicarb tablets, of course enzymes, cell phone, wallet, peppermint candies for...

If it is a cold, symptoms will generally get better in 7 days or so. Usually cold is worse first couple days then slowly gets better and peters out. If symptoms linger, get worse not better, cough keeps her up at night, decrease appetite, fever, set me on high alert for a more bacterial...

If it is a cold, symptoms will generally get better in 7 days or so. Usually cold is worse first couple days then slowly gets better and peters out. If symptoms linger, get worse not better, cough keeps her up at night, decrease appetite, fever, set me on high alert for a more bacterial...

mamascarlett, That's awesome news! I hope you have a fabulous vacation.

mamascarlett, That's awesome news! I hope you have a fabulous vacation.

I have been on cruises before, when I was in college, spring break type thing. I have never been with my daughter with CF, however, I am very interested in what others will post who have as I know this is something we may want to do in the future..<br>I would try to contact the cruise line and...

I have been on cruises before, when I was in college, spring break type thing. I have never been with my daughter with CF, however, I am very interested in what others will post who have as I know this is something we may want to do in the future..<br>I would try to contact the cruise line and...

This is a tough one. Personally, I would not tell my 8 year old until you have a definitive Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis. The "friend " on facebook was way out of line. It may be that she is not the friend your wife thought she was. Something like CF can show who your TRUE friends are. People...

This is a tough one. Personally, I would not tell my 8 year old until you have a definitive Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis. The "friend " on facebook was way out of line. It may be that she is not the friend your wife thought she was. Something like CF can show who your TRUE friends are. People...

Heather, I meant the light , we leave it plugged in all the time, I could shut it off with the light switch. Also, I set it for 25 minutes; but it seems to go for 30 total. Not sure what I did wrong.

Heather, I meant the light , we leave it plugged in all the time, I could shut it off with the light switch. Also, I set it for 25 minutes; but it seems to go for 30 total. Not sure what I did wrong.

Heather, I meant the light , we leave it plugged in all the time, I could shut it off with the light switch. Also, I set it for 25 minutes; but it seems to go for 30 total. Not sure what I did wrong.

Seriously, why did this post 3 times.