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Travelling to the sea
Is it recommended for a child (4 years old with CF) to travel to the sea in an airplane? Thank you.
22.01.2009
CF centres
Hello, I'm a mother of a 6-month-old son who has had CF confirmed. Because we are planning to go on holidays this summer, I wanted to know if there are specialized CF centers in Croatia, Austria and Italy. Can we contact them in the event of a worsening of his situation? I have paid for health ...
22.01.2009
Sailing and cystic fibrosis
Which experiences exist concerning the hygiene of water reservoirs on boats during sailing trips and is there a potential Pseudomonas problem? If so, what precautions can be taken? Should my daughter participate or not?
04.12.2008
camper van
Hello, we have just bought a camper van and are planning to travel with our two kids, which both have CF disease, during summer holiday. Are there any concerns/recommendations we should think about ?
10.11.2008
Vacation on a farm / north sea / air conditioning
We are planning to go on vacation to a farm with our 3-year old daughter, suffering from CF. In how far is it harmful for her, or rather, what do we have to pay attention to in the stable? What about mudflats at the north sea at low tide? In general, is it allowed to switch on the air conditioning ...
17.11.2008
American vest and inhalator in Germany
Dear Experts, We are living in the USA and have a 12 year old son, suffering from CF. We are planning to fly to Frankfurt for 2 weeks in the autumn, in order to visit my family. We are using a vest and I do not know if we can use it due to the current difference. Can we hire such a thing in ...
10.06.2008
Oxygen supply during flight
Dear expert team, […] Since my last flight I know that oxygen supply during the flight would be good to have and therefore I would like to know how and with which airlines and of course at which price oxygen supply can be applied for. Altogether I would like to know if there is a list of ...
08.07.2008
Clinic abroad with CF experience
Dear expert team, I am planning to go away on a trip within the next weeks, pretty soon … most probably to Fuerteventura! For safety reasons I would feel better if I had a medical address with CF experience in my luggage. Furthermore, how can I apply for oxygen supply during the flight and ...
28.07.2008
Fountain water
Hello, We are planning a vacation abroad. The travel organizer informed us that all pools are filled with fountain water that is exchanged every two to three days. The tap water is also fed by this fountain. Can a stay for a CF patient be recommended? Best regards A second question has been ...
09.04.2008
Travelling with CF
CF- Patients frequently ask if there is specific medical concern for them to travel to foreign countries. Question 1: Is there a list available that tells CF-patients which areas/countries they should avoid to visit? Question 2: If so, to which particular risks/species is a patient exposed in such ...
07.01.2008
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