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    Whooping Cough/Pertussis Outbreak

    I just saw on the NBC nightly news that there is a significant outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in the United States. How does this affect CFers? If we were innoculated as babies are we still safe?
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    Sterilizer

    I use a microwave sterilizer. You can find them on Amazon under baby products. They cost about $20-$30.
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    Sterilizer

    I use a microwave sterilizer. You can find them on Amazon under baby products. They cost about $20-$30.
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    Do You Travel to a CF Center in Another State to Get Good Care?

    Thanks for sharing your experiences. When our daughter was first diagnosed, 22 years ago, it seemed so sensible to seek care at the children's CF Center we were close to. And lucky for us, I think if was a good one. But now as adults, the game is different. We just want to do what is best.
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    Do You Travel to a CF Center in Another State to Get Good Care?

    Thanks for sharing your experiences. When our daughter was first diagnosed, 22 years ago, it seemed so sensible to seek care at the children's CF Center we were close to. And lucky for us, I think if was a good one. But now as adults, the game is different. We just want to do what is best.
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    Do You Travel to a CF Center in Another State to Get Good Care?

    I originally posted a similar question under "How Awesome is Your Doctor", but I'm hoping to get more response by giving it this post. We're moving to Texas but considering the possibility of flying to a really good <em>ADULT</em> CF Center for appointments several times a year. I know others do...
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    Do You Travel to a CF Center in Another State to Get Good Care?

    I originally posted a similar question under "How Awesome is Your Doctor", but I'm hoping to get more response by giving it this post. We're moving to Texas but considering the possibility of flying to a really good <em>ADULT</em> CF Center for appointments several times a year. I know others do...
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    How awesome is your doctor?

    We're moving to Texas, but are considering the option of flying to a really good Adult CF Center for appointments several times a year. I know others do this. What are the positives and negatives? Do you coordinate the "away" center with the "in-town" center? What happens when you get sick and...
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    How awesome is your doctor?

    We're moving to Texas, but are considering the option of flying to a really good Adult CF Center for appointments several times a year. I know others do this. What are the positives and negatives? Do you coordinate the "away" center with the "in-town" center? What happens when you get sick and...
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    Adults: Do You Still Let Your Parents Help You?

    As an adult with CF, do you still let your parents help you in any way? What are some of the things you appreciate? What are some of the things you wish they wouldn't do? Does it help to have them live nearby?
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    Adults: Do You Still Let Your Parents Help You?

    As an adult with CF, do you still let your parents help you in any way? What are some of the things you appreciate? What are some of the things you wish they wouldn't do? Does it help to have them live nearby?
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    Obama & Healthcare

    My daughter (CF) has attended university in the UK for the past 4 years. As a student, she is completely covered by their healthcare system at no cost to her. I cannot say enough good things about the treatment she has received. The CF team provides competent, compassionate care. For...
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