Straight from the Lungs

These are Extra Breaths, coming to you straight from the lungs of Charles. In Episode 09 of Straight from the Lungs, Charles spoke about being in lockdown and trying to stay creative despite his industry being on hold. Here’s more from him.

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These are Extra Breaths, coming to you straight from the lungs of Emma. In Episode 09 of Straight from the Lungs, Emma spoke about being in lockdown and using the time to take up running. Here’s more from her.

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These are Extra Breaths, coming to you straight from the lungs of Kate. In Episode 09 of Straight from the Lungs, Kate spoke about being in lockdown and finding it challenging to go back outside again. Here’s more from her.

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These are Extra Breaths, coming to you straight from the lungs of Kirsty. In Episode 09 of Straight from the Lungs, Kirsty spoke about being in lockdown with her two children with Cystic Fibrosis. Here’s more from her.

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These are Extra Breaths, coming to you straight from the lungs of Siobhan. In Episode 09 of Straight from the Lungs, Siobhan spoke about being in lockdown and eventually making the transition back to work. Here’s more from her.

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In March 2020, the world went into lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The advice for the general public was to only leave home for essential needs. However, many people with Cystic Fibrosis were told not to leave the house at all, with some being told to move home altogether.

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Presented and produced by William Marler.

Featuring the voices of Charles, Siobhan, Craig, Emma, Kirsty, Katie, Laura, and Kate.

Music by Ben Weatherill.

Illustration by Vicky Neville.

Thanks to Sam Lewis for his keen ear and ever-helpful advice.

These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of Veronika and Kenny. In Episode 8 of Straight from the Lungs, Veronika told the story of catcalling a boy named Kenny on a beach and marrying him 3 months later. Here’s more from them.

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These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of Katie. In Episode 08 of Straight from the Lungs, Katie spoke about her boyfriend Michael and how he helps manage her Cystic Fibrosis. Here’s more from her.

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When you find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, how do you tell them you have something as big as Cystic Fibrosis? It’s tricky enough sometimes for people that have CF to cope with everything – how is someone else going to react when they’re suddenly plunged into this scary new world?

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Presented and produced by William Marler.

Recorded at Birmingham City University.

Featuring the voices of Veronika and Kenny, Katie, Andy, Brittney, and Dr Helen Barr.

Music by Ben Weatherill.

Illustration by Vicky Neville.

Thanks to Sam Lewis for his keen ear and ever-helpful advice.

These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of Fiona. In Episode 07 of Straight from the Lungs, Fiona spoke about the lung function test and how it can be used to determine the wellbeing of someone with Cystic Fibrosis. Here’s more from her.

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