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saveferris2009

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I can't run to save my life, and my FEV1 is well over 90%.

There are many alternatives though, that will help your lungs better than just walking.

And eliptical, buying a cheap $15 DVD exercise video (this is the one i'm currently using - it's kicking my butt - muscle tone + great cardio all in one - I LOVE IT <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://jillianmichaels.shop.sportstoday.com/Product.aspx?cp=14308_15813&pc=JI08COMBO">http://jillianmichaels.shop.sp...308_15813&pc=JI08COMBO</a> - the banish fat one is HEAVILY cardio) or even walking up and down stairs for 10 minutes.

walking is better than nothing, but it's not forcing air into other areas of your lungs that you don't normally use like other activities will. it took me nearly a year to work up to the level I am right now (and I've been here for 2 years now), so take it slow and build a nice, firm foundation. but push yourself as well - this is the only way you'll keep your lungs healthy (aside from doing meds of course) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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saveferris2009

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I can't run to save my life, and my FEV1 is well over 90%.

There are many alternatives though, that will help your lungs better than just walking.

And eliptical, buying a cheap $15 DVD exercise video (this is the one i'm currently using - it's kicking my butt - muscle tone + great cardio all in one - I LOVE IT <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://jillianmichaels.shop.sportstoday.com/Product.aspx?cp=14308_15813&pc=JI08COMBO">http://jillianmichaels.shop.sp...308_15813&pc=JI08COMBO</a> - the banish fat one is HEAVILY cardio) or even walking up and down stairs for 10 minutes.

walking is better than nothing, but it's not forcing air into other areas of your lungs that you don't normally use like other activities will. it took me nearly a year to work up to the level I am right now (and I've been here for 2 years now), so take it slow and build a nice, firm foundation. but push yourself as well - this is the only way you'll keep your lungs healthy (aside from doing meds of course) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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saveferris2009

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I can't run to save my life, and my FEV1 is well over 90%.

There are many alternatives though, that will help your lungs better than just walking.

And eliptical, buying a cheap $15 DVD exercise video (this is the one i'm currently using - it's kicking my butt - muscle tone + great cardio all in one - I LOVE IT <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://jillianmichaels.shop.sportstoday.com/Product.aspx?cp=14308_15813&pc=JI08COMBO">http://jillianmichaels.shop.sp...308_15813&pc=JI08COMBO</a> - the banish fat one is HEAVILY cardio) or even walking up and down stairs for 10 minutes.

walking is better than nothing, but it's not forcing air into other areas of your lungs that you don't normally use like other activities will. it took me nearly a year to work up to the level I am right now (and I've been here for 2 years now), so take it slow and build a nice, firm foundation. but push yourself as well - this is the only way you'll keep your lungs healthy (aside from doing meds of course) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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saveferris2009

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I can't run to save my life, and my FEV1 is well over 90%.

There are many alternatives though, that will help your lungs better than just walking.

And eliptical, buying a cheap $15 DVD exercise video (this is the one i'm currently using - it's kicking my butt - muscle tone + great cardio all in one - I LOVE IT <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://jillianmichaels.shop.sportstoday.com/Product.aspx?cp=14308_15813&pc=JI08COMBO">http://jillianmichaels.shop.sp...308_15813&pc=JI08COMBO</a> - the banish fat one is HEAVILY cardio) or even walking up and down stairs for 10 minutes.

walking is better than nothing, but it's not forcing air into other areas of your lungs that you don't normally use like other activities will. it took me nearly a year to work up to the level I am right now (and I've been here for 2 years now), so take it slow and build a nice, firm foundation. but push yourself as well - this is the only way you'll keep your lungs healthy (aside from doing meds of course) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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saveferris2009

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I can't run to save my life, and my FEV1 is well over 90%.
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<br />There are many alternatives though, that will help your lungs better than just walking.
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<br />And eliptical, buying a cheap $15 DVD exercise video (this is the one i'm currently using - it's kicking my butt - muscle tone + great cardio all in one - I LOVE IT <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://jillianmichaels.shop.sportstoday.com/Product.aspx?cp=14308_15813&pc=JI08COMBO">http://jillianmichaels.shop.sp...308_15813&pc=JI08COMBO</a> - the banish fat one is HEAVILY cardio) or even walking up and down stairs for 10 minutes.
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<br />walking is better than nothing, but it's not forcing air into other areas of your lungs that you don't normally use like other activities will. it took me nearly a year to work up to the level I am right now (and I've been here for 2 years now), so take it slow and build a nice, firm foundation. but push yourself as well - this is the only way you'll keep your lungs healthy (aside from doing meds of course) <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Alys1987

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It's good to see someone so dedicated to preventing ilness. I think what you're doing is great. I've oftened thought about wearing a mask in public at all times. My Dr's office doesn't use them. They told me why but I forgot. It's not a small hospital. It's a lung center. I've never thought of the using other silverware when eating out. I think I'll start doing that. I used to use only plastic silverware at home and not eat out.
 
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Alys1987

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It's good to see someone so dedicated to preventing ilness. I think what you're doing is great. I've oftened thought about wearing a mask in public at all times. My Dr's office doesn't use them. They told me why but I forgot. It's not a small hospital. It's a lung center. I've never thought of the using other silverware when eating out. I think I'll start doing that. I used to use only plastic silverware at home and not eat out.
 
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Alys1987

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It's good to see someone so dedicated to preventing ilness. I think what you're doing is great. I've oftened thought about wearing a mask in public at all times. My Dr's office doesn't use them. They told me why but I forgot. It's not a small hospital. It's a lung center. I've never thought of the using other silverware when eating out. I think I'll start doing that. I used to use only plastic silverware at home and not eat out.
 
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Alys1987

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It's good to see someone so dedicated to preventing ilness. I think what you're doing is great. I've oftened thought about wearing a mask in public at all times. My Dr's office doesn't use them. They told me why but I forgot. It's not a small hospital. It's a lung center. I've never thought of the using other silverware when eating out. I think I'll start doing that. I used to use only plastic silverware at home and not eat out.
 
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Alys1987

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It's good to see someone so dedicated to preventing ilness. I think what you're doing is great. I've oftened thought about wearing a mask in public at all times. My Dr's office doesn't use them. They told me why but I forgot. It's not a small hospital. It's a lung center. I've never thought of the using other silverware when eating out. I think I'll start doing that. I used to use only plastic silverware at home and not eat out.
 
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MicheleGazelle

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Landy</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>MicheleGazelle</b></i>



There are some stores I don't go to because they make me ill -- places like Pier One Imports and Bed, Bath and Beyond.</end quote></div>



Hmmm...never thought of that. Is it a particular smell or something in these stores?</end quote></div>
Pier 1 and Bed, Bath and Beyond both sell things like pot pourri. Pier 1 also sells some MDF/particle board furniture. They both have a strong smell. I have stopped going to them. I used to buy a lot of furniture at both Pier 1 and Bombay. When I realized the MDF furniture was making me ill, I told my soon-to-be ex that he could have most of the lovely furniture from Bombay when he moved out. He was happy to take it. I was happy to see it go. After that, I started paying more attention to things my son with CF said about hating those stores. He has a better sense of smell than I have and we have discussed this type stuff a lot.

I also avoid certain aisles at the grocery store. I don't take my cart into the aisle that sells cleaners and dish soap and stuff. I leave it at the end of the aisle, run in and grab whatever I need, then leave that aisle as quickly as possible. I mostly use non-toxic cleaners but we still buy dish soap for our dishes and sometimes things like scrubbers that are found on that aisle. I don't want my food (or even an empty cart that I am about to food in) awash in the chemical smells on that aisle.

If I do have to go into a store that bothers me, I put carmex in my nose before I go in and then come home and shower as quickly as possible. I still shop at the Kmart nearby, which is not as bad as Pier 1 or Bed, Bath and Beyond but is not as clean as I would like.

EDIT:
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Actually, with CF, an ounce of prevention might be worth several pounds of cure. I find it is well worth it to be a little picky about what I am willing to expose myself to.
 
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MicheleGazelle

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Landy</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>MicheleGazelle</b></i>



There are some stores I don't go to because they make me ill -- places like Pier One Imports and Bed, Bath and Beyond.</end quote></div>



Hmmm...never thought of that. Is it a particular smell or something in these stores?</end quote></div>
Pier 1 and Bed, Bath and Beyond both sell things like pot pourri. Pier 1 also sells some MDF/particle board furniture. They both have a strong smell. I have stopped going to them. I used to buy a lot of furniture at both Pier 1 and Bombay. When I realized the MDF furniture was making me ill, I told my soon-to-be ex that he could have most of the lovely furniture from Bombay when he moved out. He was happy to take it. I was happy to see it go. After that, I started paying more attention to things my son with CF said about hating those stores. He has a better sense of smell than I have and we have discussed this type stuff a lot.

I also avoid certain aisles at the grocery store. I don't take my cart into the aisle that sells cleaners and dish soap and stuff. I leave it at the end of the aisle, run in and grab whatever I need, then leave that aisle as quickly as possible. I mostly use non-toxic cleaners but we still buy dish soap for our dishes and sometimes things like scrubbers that are found on that aisle. I don't want my food (or even an empty cart that I am about to food in) awash in the chemical smells on that aisle.

If I do have to go into a store that bothers me, I put carmex in my nose before I go in and then come home and shower as quickly as possible. I still shop at the Kmart nearby, which is not as bad as Pier 1 or Bed, Bath and Beyond but is not as clean as I would like.

EDIT:
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Actually, with CF, an ounce of prevention might be worth several pounds of cure. I find it is well worth it to be a little picky about what I am willing to expose myself to.
 
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MicheleGazelle

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Landy</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>MicheleGazelle</b></i>



There are some stores I don't go to because they make me ill -- places like Pier One Imports and Bed, Bath and Beyond.</end quote></div>



Hmmm...never thought of that. Is it a particular smell or something in these stores?</end quote></div>
Pier 1 and Bed, Bath and Beyond both sell things like pot pourri. Pier 1 also sells some MDF/particle board furniture. They both have a strong smell. I have stopped going to them. I used to buy a lot of furniture at both Pier 1 and Bombay. When I realized the MDF furniture was making me ill, I told my soon-to-be ex that he could have most of the lovely furniture from Bombay when he moved out. He was happy to take it. I was happy to see it go. After that, I started paying more attention to things my son with CF said about hating those stores. He has a better sense of smell than I have and we have discussed this type stuff a lot.

I also avoid certain aisles at the grocery store. I don't take my cart into the aisle that sells cleaners and dish soap and stuff. I leave it at the end of the aisle, run in and grab whatever I need, then leave that aisle as quickly as possible. I mostly use non-toxic cleaners but we still buy dish soap for our dishes and sometimes things like scrubbers that are found on that aisle. I don't want my food (or even an empty cart that I am about to food in) awash in the chemical smells on that aisle.

If I do have to go into a store that bothers me, I put carmex in my nose before I go in and then come home and shower as quickly as possible. I still shop at the Kmart nearby, which is not as bad as Pier 1 or Bed, Bath and Beyond but is not as clean as I would like.

EDIT:
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Actually, with CF, an ounce of prevention might be worth several pounds of cure. I find it is well worth it to be a little picky about what I am willing to expose myself to.
 
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MicheleGazelle

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Landy</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>MicheleGazelle</b></i>



There are some stores I don't go to because they make me ill -- places like Pier One Imports and Bed, Bath and Beyond.</end quote>



Hmmm...never thought of that. Is it a particular smell or something in these stores?</end quote>
Pier 1 and Bed, Bath and Beyond both sell things like pot pourri. Pier 1 also sells some MDF/particle board furniture. They both have a strong smell. I have stopped going to them. I used to buy a lot of furniture at both Pier 1 and Bombay. When I realized the MDF furniture was making me ill, I told my soon-to-be ex that he could have most of the lovely furniture from Bombay when he moved out. He was happy to take it. I was happy to see it go. After that, I started paying more attention to things my son with CF said about hating those stores. He has a better sense of smell than I have and we have discussed this type stuff a lot.

I also avoid certain aisles at the grocery store. I don't take my cart into the aisle that sells cleaners and dish soap and stuff. I leave it at the end of the aisle, run in and grab whatever I need, then leave that aisle as quickly as possible. I mostly use non-toxic cleaners but we still buy dish soap for our dishes and sometimes things like scrubbers that are found on that aisle. I don't want my food (or even an empty cart that I am about to food in) awash in the chemical smells on that aisle.

If I do have to go into a store that bothers me, I put carmex in my nose before I go in and then come home and shower as quickly as possible. I still shop at the Kmart nearby, which is not as bad as Pier 1 or Bed, Bath and Beyond but is not as clean as I would like.

EDIT:
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Actually, with CF, an ounce of prevention might be worth several pounds of cure. I find it is well worth it to be a little picky about what I am willing to expose myself to.
 
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MicheleGazelle

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Landy</b></i>
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<br /><div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>MicheleGazelle</b></i>
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<br />There are some stores I don't go to because they make me ill -- places like Pier One Imports and Bed, Bath and Beyond.</end quote>
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<br />Hmmm...never thought of that. Is it a particular smell or something in these stores?</end quote>
<br />Pier 1 and Bed, Bath and Beyond both sell things like pot pourri. Pier 1 also sells some MDF/particle board furniture. They both have a strong smell. I have stopped going to them. I used to buy a lot of furniture at both Pier 1 and Bombay. When I realized the MDF furniture was making me ill, I told my soon-to-be ex that he could have most of the lovely furniture from Bombay when he moved out. He was happy to take it. I was happy to see it go. After that, I started paying more attention to things my son with CF said about hating those stores. He has a better sense of smell than I have and we have discussed this type stuff a lot.
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<br />I also avoid certain aisles at the grocery store. I don't take my cart into the aisle that sells cleaners and dish soap and stuff. I leave it at the end of the aisle, run in and grab whatever I need, then leave that aisle as quickly as possible. I mostly use non-toxic cleaners but we still buy dish soap for our dishes and sometimes things like scrubbers that are found on that aisle. I don't want my food (or even an empty cart that I am about to food in) awash in the chemical smells on that aisle.
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<br />If I do have to go into a store that bothers me, I put carmex in my nose before I go in and then come home and shower as quickly as possible. I still shop at the Kmart nearby, which is not as bad as Pier 1 or Bed, Bath and Beyond but is not as clean as I would like.
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<br />EDIT:
<br />"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Actually, with CF, an ounce of prevention might be worth several pounds of cure. I find it is well worth it to be a little picky about what I am willing to expose myself to.
 
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Ricky123

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drink loads of water,2 litres a day minimum,it helps liquify the mucus in the lungs and keep infections at bay,
and i have a day off all treatment ie once every 3 months because then i get to have a rest physically and mentally from the exhausting treatment that this condition needs
 
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Ricky123

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drink loads of water,2 litres a day minimum,it helps liquify the mucus in the lungs and keep infections at bay,
and i have a day off all treatment ie once every 3 months because then i get to have a rest physically and mentally from the exhausting treatment that this condition needs
 
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Ricky123

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drink loads of water,2 litres a day minimum,it helps liquify the mucus in the lungs and keep infections at bay,
and i have a day off all treatment ie once every 3 months because then i get to have a rest physically and mentally from the exhausting treatment that this condition needs
 
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Ricky123

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drink loads of water,2 litres a day minimum,it helps liquify the mucus in the lungs and keep infections at bay,
and i have a day off all treatment ie once every 3 months because then i get to have a rest physically and mentally from the exhausting treatment that this condition needs
 
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Ricky123

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drink loads of water,2 litres a day minimum,it helps liquify the mucus in the lungs and keep infections at bay,
<br />and i have a day off all treatment ie once every 3 months because then i get to have a rest physically and mentally from the exhausting treatment that this condition needs
 
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