"I try to reassure everyone who has been affected by this disease that CF isn't the end of the world if you don't want it to be."

MEET GUNNAR

The experience of living with cystic fibrosis is markedly different today than it was decades ago. Thanks to the discovery of the CF gene, the availability of effective drug therapies and advances in technology, the 30,000 Americans who deal with the disease day in and day out are living longer and fuller lives. In a word, they are thriving.

Wind Sprint 3: Simple Exercises

Episode 3 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates a variety of useful exercises that can be done at home or in the hospital. Exercising on a regular basis will help keep your lungs clear and strengthen your muscles.