Have you noticed? It seems that there is a number that everyone in CF-land seems to fixate on. It’s called the FEV1, which is basically the amount of air one can blow out forcefully in one second. This number is then compared to the amount someone of matched age and size who is CFTR-able can [...]
About Julie Desch
I am a retired M.D., turned wellness coach, fitness expert, mother, and writer. I have more dogs than I should, and I love to learn to do new things (like figure out how to blog). Oh, and I have a genetic disease called cystic fibrosis, which can present a few challenges.Author Archive | Julie Desch
Why You Should Get Strong
As I get older, I find myself frequently wondering how it is that I continue to do so well with my original lungs? I’m 52, and my lung function has remained fairly stable for many, many years. I’m actually quite superstitious about this subject and am almost afraid to write about it, lest somehow this [...]
Willpower: Use It And/Or Lose It
Do you ever say to yourself, “I am such a loser! Why can’t I, as the commercial says, Just Do It? If I just had more willpower, more control over myself, I could get this stupid project done!” Or (ahemmm), “Why do I always lose my patience (euphemism) with my kids/spouse/pets right before dinner? I [...]
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