Title: Episode #0071 Exercise-The Key to Being Compliant on a Daily
Basis
Gunnar Esiason, 17 years old with cystic fibrosis (CF), high school senior,
actively involved in sports, and gearing up for college
- Gunnar was diagnosed at age 2 and resides in Long Island with his family.
- “Growing up with CF is an added burden but being compliant to my therapy and
exercise is the key to ” states Gunnar “.
- Currently a senior at Friends Academy, Gunnar is looking at many colleges and
universities including: Boston College, Bucknell, and Richmond.
- Gunnar’s favorite sport is hockey… “I am always moving on the ice and the
exercise makes me cough which is a great form of airway clearance”, states
Gunnar
- “Exercise, along with my daily medication/therapy routine is KEY to keeping me
healthy. I skate 45 minutes a day and have 2 games a week”
- Gunnar does not let CF get in the way of him living his life to the fullest…
“I do not let CF create obstacles in my life – I make sure it does not!”
- Gunnar’s advice: “Be active everyday! Cheating on your therapy = cheating on
yourself… GET OFF THE COUCH & MOVE!”
This podcast was made possible through and unrestricted educational grant
from EURAND to The Boomer Esiason Foundation.