Re: Thanks for the nice welcome!

February 8, 2003

Do you mind sharing what mutations your children have? My

grandaughter, Abigail (Abby for short) has two copies of Delta F504.

Thanks,

Gale

> Hi Dottie,

>

> I am a mother of 2 wonderful kids wcf. Lindsey is 7 and was dx

with asthma

> at age 3. She does have allergies to cat and dog so much to her

dismay she

> will not be allowed to have either for a pet. She was just dx this

past

> December with CF. Duane is 6 and does not have asthma. There have

been a few

> time he has needed albuteral. He was dx in February with CF and is

virtually

> symptom free. Both of my kid are pancreas sufficient (so far).

>

> Lindsey's asthma symptoms were coughing and some wheezing. Who

knows which

> was CF and which was asthma? For that matter, she also suffers

from

> aspergillus (ABPA) and it too can mask like asthma.

>

> I am enjoying this list very much and welcome both you and Shann.

>

> Letita, you are in my prayers. Stay strong but take care of

yourself and

> don't worry about all of us. We love you and our problems will

still be here

> when you are feeling better. Keep strong in your faith.

>

> mom of 2 wcf

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