Random Tales: #ClubRainbow (aka The Hospital)

Random Tales: #ClubRainbow (aka The Hospital)

I started calling the hospital #ClubRainbow because we use to kick it in there. So many fun memories, which I realize might sound weird, but between the camaraderie, the staff, it was a long, extended, all-be-it, unwanted vacation. We made the best of it, as at the end of the day we were a family.

I decided I wanted to keep this post light & share some of the moments that made Club Rainbow what it was while giving that authentic “Only Nick” feel.

Pulmonary Function Test

Pulmonary Function Test

Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) is a big part of CF Life.

When people ask “what are your numbers” This is what they mean. This test FEV1 – simply put how fast & hard a person can inhale & exhale air in 1-second. This number can greatly vary among CFers. Generally speaking the lower this number is the less lung capacity a person is working with, and thus the more difficult it is to breathe. However, make no mistake this is only one tool among many. In some cases, it is not a true indicator of health which is the case in my situation.