Orla Tinsley: I’m looking forward to making it into the 15% of people with cystic fibrosis over the age of 40

Orla Tinsley: I’m looking forward to making it into the 15% of people with cystic fibrosis over the age of 40

Taking care of your own body is the ultimate act of love

Finding an exercise routine I could do with CF made a difference

I was extremely active growing up. I was the point guard on my elementary school’s girls’ basketball team and the catcher on the softball team. I had no problems playing entire games and participating in multiple practices each week. My cystic fibrosis (CF) physician always encouraged my mom to keep me active for airway clearance and overall health. But as I grew older, became a mother, and worked full time as a nurse, I struggled to maintain a …