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" I have never been more nervous. My first Cystic Fibrosis clinic appointment since I&amp;#039;ve been here at UTampa, and I fear getting a bad breathing report. Before I came to college, I had two back-to-back clean outs, which was four weeks of IV treatments [see the picture.] At the time, my lung function was terrible, but I hadn&amp;#039;t the smallest clue since it never affected my two-hour swim practices or my racing times at swim meets. In college, I have been incorporating exercise into my daily routine and have yet to miss a breathing treatment, but I learned earlier this year that I could do everything exactly as I&amp;#039;m supposed to and still need to get a clean out. My cough has been increasing and I went to the on-campus health center. I learned that despite eating four meals plus snacking throughout the day that I have lost weight, which usually means that I am fighting an infection. At the time I felt terrible, like all my effort I put into gaining weight was a waste of time. If I could not control my breathing function, I should at least control my weight. I felt powerless. The doctor will be looking at my scores, deciding whether or not to get me started on IV treatments. My weight, the way I feel, and how my lungs sound under a stethoscope will sway the doctor&amp;#039;s decision. My mom mentioned before the semester that if I were to get sick again, I might have to take a semester off. I told her &amp;quot;no&amp;quot; and for the first time that I would be administering my antibiotics myself. I am scared of what is to come in my near future, but if getting a clean out will make me healthier and feel better than I will do whatever it takes to achieve that. Plus, I&amp;#039;m trying to stay positive\u2014here&amp;#039;s to hoping for a good checkup! Are you dealing with a serious medical condition in college? How has it most affected your campus life? Tell me about it in the comments below; I&amp;#039;d love to hear your story. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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