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Tom was assessed for a transplant at nineteen. In his forties, he starts every morning at dawn to manage his lungs.

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Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a baby, Tom faced frequent hospital visits and was assessed for a transplant at nineteen. He turned his health around, though he later endured repeated lung bleeds in his late twenties. Now in his forties, he balances hours of daily nebulisers, medication, and physio while taking part in research into what causes chest infections.

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Join Tom for his early morning treatment routine and hear what it takes to manage cystic fibrosis into his forties.

Where it happens

Manchester

The charity

https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/

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