Thu, 27 February 2014
In this episode, we talk to Karen Vega from New York, who is 33 years old with CF, happily married and a mother of 3 always “on the go…” exercise enthusiast, and training for a ½ marathon. Karen never let CF get in the way of her living life to the fullest and keeping her dreams alive! Podhaler Facts: · TOBI Podhaler is a dry-powder treatment delivered in a disposable device. · TOBI Podhaler is taken twice a day, and needs little setup and cleanup. · The Podhaler is a great On-the-go device · The unit does not require disinfection, refrigeration, power source, or batteries · Administered in 2 – 7 Minutes (in clinical trials) · 12.44% improvement in lungs · Helps to fight Psudomonas aeruginosa · 64% reduction in percentage of hospitalizations · 15% less need for intravenous (IV) antipseudomonal antibiotics
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