Teens Like Me

Being a teenager can be hard for lots of teens. And having CF might make things seem even harder for you. But you’re not alone. Sometimes, hearing someone else’s story can help. Here are some stories about other people your age that are living with CF.


Jeremy K.

Jeremy K.

Alameda, CA
18 years old

Watch a video about Jeremy as he talks about balancing life with his prescribed CF treatments.

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Emily S.

Emily S.

Birmingham, AL
14 years old

I am 14 years old and I am in the ninth grade. I didn’t really know what was going on, you know, I’d never heard of CF.

I was put on Pulmozyme like right after I was diagnosed ’cause my doctor highly recommended it and he said that it was usually good to help maintain lung functions. So, I was put on it pretty much right away and been doing it ever since.

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Jeff Y.

Jeff Y.

Fairlawn, NJ
15 years old

The most important part is that CF has given me a better outlook on life by empowering me with the knowledge that life doesn’t stop with a medical diagnosis.

My parents are very supportive to make sure that I stay as healthy as possible and am able to live as normal a life as I can. I am grateful for the help and support I have gotten from my network of family, friends and my community which allows me to have a positive attitude!