Cystic Fibrosis Reflection

As a Cystic Fibrosis patient, my day consists of multiple different medications and treatments that must be done diligently for me live a healthy life. I set up a schedule for medication and treatments weekly to assure that they are taken as prescribed. However, life can become very chaotic some days for anybody, especially a cystic fibrosis patient causing a skip or delay of medications or treatments. If there is a persistent skipping of medications and treatments, overtime there will be gradual decrease in the patients’ health. This decrease can lead to exacerbations which consist of at best days in the hospital and IV antibiotics or can develop into other related conditions. The more frequent a patient is non-compliant with their medications

and treatments the more often and longer the hospital visits will become. There will also be a decrease in the patients overall baseline health, non-compliance will affect how healthy a patient is at their best.
After experiencing multiple exacerbations in a short period, I became more diligent about my medications and treatments. On Sundays, I set up a schedule for the week based off my work or school hours that guarantee me time needed to take all my mediations and treatments. This scheduling includes preparing a weekly pill organizer, which help me, remember to take all my pills for the correct day. I do inventory of medications on Sunday also to assure that I have enough medicine until my next refill. I try to make time to exercise at least 3 times a week to keep my lungs open and functioning strongly. I am constantly trying to find new ways to make sure that I am able to be compliant with my medication and treatments. The only way for me as a person with Cystic Fibrosis to live a long, normal healthy life is to stay compliant with CF regimen and giving my all to stay motivated both mentally and physically.