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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:48 am
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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:13 pm
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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 2:22 pm
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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 2:23 pm
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:14 am
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:03 am
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:41 am
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:03 am
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:35 pm
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Quote: Wow, talk about a jerk. But, what is Cystic Fibrosis'?
Cystic Fibrosis -from CFF website
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene causes the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that:
* clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and * obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.
In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond.
Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
People with CF can have a variety of symptoms, including:
* very salty-tasting skin; * persistent coughing, at times with phlegm; * frequent lung infections; * wheezing or shortness of breath; * poor growth/weight gain in spite of a good appetite; and * greasy, bulky stools.
Statistics
* About 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year. * More than 80% of patients are diagnosed by the age of three. * At least 40% of the CF patient population is age 18 or older. * In 2005, the median age of survival was nearly 37 years.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Since 1955, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has been the driving force behind the pursuit of a cure. Thanks to the dedication and financial support from patients, families, clinicians, researchers, volunteers, individual donors, corporations and staff, we are making a difference.
* Learn more about Testing for Cystic Fibrosis. * Explore all aspects of Living with CF at every stage of life. * See what Treatments are available and what’s in development.
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Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 5:14 pm
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Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:30 pm
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Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:02 pm
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Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:00 am
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Hirashio Quote: Wow, talk about a jerk. But, what is Cystic Fibrosis'? Cystic Fibrosis -from CFF websiteWhat Is Cystic Fibrosis?Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene causes the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that: * clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and * obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food. In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond. Symptoms of Cystic FibrosisPeople with CF can have a variety of symptoms, including: * very salty-tasting skin; * persistent coughing, at times with phlegm; * frequent lung infections; * wheezing or shortness of breath; * poor growth/weight gain in spite of a good appetite; and * greasy, bulky stools. Statistics
* About 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year. * More than 80% of patients are diagnosed by the age of three. * At least 40% of the CF patient population is age 18 or older. * In 2005, the median age of survival was nearly 37 years. The Cystic Fibrosis FoundationSince 1955, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has been the driving force behind the pursuit of a cure. Thanks to the dedication and financial support from patients, families, clinicians, researchers, volunteers, individual donors, corporations and staff, we are making a difference. * Learn more about Testing for Cystic Fibrosis. * Explore all aspects of Living with CF at every stage of life. * See what Treatments are available and what’s in development. I knew a kid in school a couple of years ago who had CF.
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Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:08 pm
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Niccea Majeare Luna Ishukan I feel greatly sorry for you. I understand how you feel, I had to leave IMing, thanks to the school slut. (Excuse my language.) Where is the bad language? Slut isn't a bad word. It is funny everyone complains of the noob pms, but I don't get any. But, I am never in the Gaia proper that is infested with noobs.
You are a very lucky person to not receive any PMs from the n00bs. I had three yesterday begging for gold or they were going to report me for some odd reason. I say only three because the others were not legiable.
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Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:26 pm
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