From Struggle to Success: Thriving with Cystic Fibrosis
Giorgia Cappella, head of education and spa at The GelBottle Inc, shares her experiences living with cystic fibrosis.
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
According to the NHS website,
cystic fibrosis is 'a rare, inherited genetic condition that causes breathing and digestive problems. There is currently no cure, but there are medicines and supportive treatments that can help.'
Giorgia Cappella was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in 2022, at the age of 23, after struggling with chest infections and undergoing numerous X-rays.
- She had always struggled with chest infections, but the cause was unknown.
- She had many X-rays, yet the connection was never made.
- At the time of diagnosis, she was working as a nail technician without a mask, unknowingly worsening her condition.
Author's summary: Living with cystic fibrosis as a nail pro.