Moving helps to thin the mucus in these patients whose pathology is specifically characterized by the production of abnormally thick secretions from certain glands, leading to damage to tissues and organs, including the lungs and the digestive tract. “Physical activity contributes to the development of better lung capacity and strengthens the respiratory muscles. It also has a positive impact on appetite, quality of life and general mental well-being.“, underlines the Muco association which today presents the new socks, sold for the benefit of patients as part of this campaign.
The colorful socks proposed last year by Princess Delphine of Saxe-Coburg are followed – and logically – by sports mucosocks, to stick as closely as possible to the theme chosen this year. Available in adult or children’s sizes, the socks are sold from this Monday on www.mucoweek.be. The profit will be entirely dedicated to supporting people with cystic fibrosis in their daily fight against the disease.
For their part, two top Belgian athletes also support the annual campaign. On the one hand, the Belgian Cat Emma Meesseman, who met for a friendly match Mattia-Luca (13 years old), a young basketball player from her region suffering from cystic fibrosis, while, on the other hand, Kathleen (35 years old ), a Brussels hockey player, faced Red Lion Vincent Vanasch during a shoot-out session.
“I was 9 years old when a friend said to me: ‘Are you going to die at 24 too?’ Damn, I made a face…”
“Thanks to scientific research, treatments are improving. Of new drugs helps improve quality of life and increase life expectancyrejoices the Muco association. Unfortunately, they are not effective for everyone with cystic fibrosis, and the disease remains incurable. Daily and sometimes tedious treatment is still necessary to combat lung infections, avoid prolonged antibiotic treatments and hospitalizations, as well as digestive problems and malnutrition.“.
The #mucosocks, available in 5 sizes (33-35, 36-38, 39-41, 42-44 and 45-47) are sold for €15 on www.mucoweek.be.
Cystic fibrosis in figures
- Belgium has 1,379 people suffering from cystic fibrosis.
- 1 in 20 Belgians carry the muco gene and are likely to transmit the disease to their children.
- Every 10 days, a child with cystic fibrosis is born in our country.
- There are over 700 different mutations that cause mucositis.
- Treatment to combat symptoms can take up to 4 hours a day.
- The average life expectancy of people with cystic fibrosis is between 45 and 54 years.
About the Muco Association
Alongside families, CF centers and medical professionals, the CF Association is committed to a better and longer life for people with cystic fibrosis. It provides them with information, social, financial and practical support. The Muco Association also defends their interests and mobilizes to raise government awareness of their situation. In addition to providing direct assistance to people with cystic fibrosis and their families, the association also supports scientific research, for example by offering young researchers the opportunity to participate in training, and by supporting clinical study networks. and by contributing concretely to research projects intended to improve treatments and the quality of life of people with cystic fibrosis. To do this, the association works in close collaboration with the Forton Fund of the King Baudouin Foundation, a medical committee and groups of physiotherapists, dietitians, nurses, social workers and psychologists.
