Lungs for Amber:
A Plea for Support

CF (Cystic Fibrosis): A genetic disease affecting the lungs and pancrease. People with CF usually require frequent breathing treatments and chest therapy to help remove the thick, stick mucus caused by a faulty CFTR. They also usually have to take enzymes with most meals, to help their body digest and absorb foods, especially fats.

ICU Psychosis: A form of delirium (or acute brain failure) caused by the stress of extended stays in a critical care unit. Symptoms may include aggitation, depression, disorientation, and hallucination; due to these effects, ICU Psychosis can be very dangerous. For more information, please see this article on the U. of Miami Med. School website

More to come later! Please be patient!