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swimming pond
Dear reader, We have a 14 year old teenager with CF (mutation DF508 and N1303K) We are thinking about having a swimming pond in our garden. Would you advise us not having a swimming pond or is there no problem at all and can we put through our plans? Yours sincerely,
18.06.2013
Magnesium carbonate in climbing
How dangerous is the "chalk" for the lungs that is used during sport climbing and that is floating in the air in the halls? Can (healthy) parents take their CF-child/-baby with them for some hours daily into the climbing halls without concerns?
12.06.2013
turf
Hello, I read in one of your answers that children with cystic fibrosis could enjoy green spaces, but can you leave a baby with cystic fibrosis crawling in the grass? Or be sitting in the grass (he touches the grass and put his hands in the mouth)? ... The erath may also be a tank of Pseudomonas ...
29.05.2013
Transplantation and horse-riding
Can one pursue horse-riding after lung transplantation ?
29.05.2013
CF and swiming pool
Are swimming pools safe for children with CF? What do we need to know?
29.05.2013
cystic fibrosis and contact with dolphins
Hello I am a permanent doctor of the Association "Petits Princes", an association that realizes dreams for children with chronic diseases including cystic fibrosis since the age of 25 years. Several children dream of approaching or even swim with dolphins. I wanted to know: 1 / What is the ...
10.05.2013
use of a spa at home
Can a CF patient bathe in a spa? If yes what are the security requirements? Thank you
16.04.2013
Thermal bath
Hello, I have a question concerning thermal baths. How is it there with humid-germs, especially the Pseudmonas aeruginosa? Has one actually to expect such germs there due to the salt content of the water? On the other hand, the water is very warm, which are good conditions for the germs. ...
16.04.2013
fountain
Hello, Are fountains a threat to our CF children? Sometimes when you walk in the summer, wind containing water can come to us, should we remove our children? Can our children also be at the side of fountains safely? Thank you
10.04.2013
Puddles
Should we be wary of puddles? Can we let our kids jump in puddles? Can you ride through puddles with bikes, strollers ..... ? Thank you.
09.04.2013
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