About Deirdre
The youngest of our three daughters was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) two weeks after her birth. We had heard of CF before, thought it had something to do with the lungs but had never known anyone with it. We learned very quickly all about CF.
Deirdre takes enzymes with each meal and averages ~ 130 pills, including vitamins, each week. She also does daily nebulizing treatments along with chest physiotherapy to dislodge mucus from her lungs in order to prevent infections. She plays multiple sports each season and year round. If she had pick one favorite it would be soccer.
She’s an amazing child and we are very blessed and lucky to have her. We’re doing all we can to give her many more tomorrows and improve the quality of life for all those with CF. We will not stop until there’s a cure!
Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease that makes the body produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to respiratory infections and other problems. It affects 30,000 children and adults in the United States. The most serious threat is respiratory failure caused by a thick mucus buildup that harbors bacteria which causes lung infections. This is our biggest fear as these infections can inflict the most permanent and life-shortening damage.
Deirdre never complains…this is the only life she knows. Her sisters and mother are phenomenal and deserve much of the credit in keeping her out of the hospital and relatively healthy.
DeirdresTeam.com provides updates on Deirdre and our fundraising efforts to find a cure for cystic fibrosis.
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If you would like to learn more about cystic fibrosis please visit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
