CForYourself: What I wish people knew about cystic fibrosis

Over 11,000 people have cystic fibrosis in the UK, but it’s still widely misunderstood. 

Is that the condition where you cough a lot? Is it like asthma? Is that the one where you have to bash the chest? Is it contagious? But you don’t look very sick! 

The CF community will have heard them all! So in this special episode to mark CF Week, we're going to be talking about the actual reality of living with a life-limiting condition like CF.

Joining Lucy for a chat is Emily. Emily is 22 and a university student. She was diagnosed with CF at three months old. They talk about all the things they wish people knew about CF, as well as sharing what it’s like to live with an invisible condition, tips for explaining it to friends and family, and why raising awareness is so important.

• For more information and support on any of the issues we've talked about in this podcast, you can call our Helpline on 0300 373 1000, or email helpline@cysticfibrosis.org.uk, or message us on WhatsApp.
• CF Week - Find out more about CF Week and Wear Yellow Day, and how you can get involved. 
• Cross infection - Cross-infection, or cross contamination, occurs when one person spreads an infection to another, either directly or indirectly. Find out how cross-infection affects people with cystic fibrosis, and what is done to combat the issue.
• Read Emily's blog on life with cystic fibrosis. 
• Find out more about CForYourself at www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/podcast.