Episode #0052 Kyle Connolly Interview

Title: Kyle Connolly Talks about being Compliant, Exercise, and College Life. Kyle Connolly is a 21 year old college student that "stays clear? by doing aerosols and vest treatments 3 times per day and exercising on a daily basis to keep his lungs clear. Kyle works very hard to stay healthy so he can have a better quality of life and enjoy! Kyle was diagnosed at 7 weeks due to "failure to thrive? Growing up with CF was non-eventful until high school when he started having more infections. Kyle attends Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio and will be a senior next year. "Being involved in sports all my life has helped keep my lungs clear!? Kyle participated in football, baseball, soccer, wrestling, and cross country growing up and now is a varsity cheerleader at Xavier University. Kyle also enjoys running and competes in the FLYING PIG MARATHON every May in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kyle is part of a team and runs the ½ marathon (13.1 miles) "Time management is the biggest challenge I face daily living with CF but I just do it – I have no choice if I want to enjoy everything life has to offer? states Kyle. Kyle is very excited about all the new drugs in the pipeline for people with CF.