A GLASGOW man with cystic fibrosis is living his dream thanks to a "miracle drug" provided by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC).

Sean Breslin, from Baillieston, has been able to follow his ambition of becoming a chef after he was recently prescribed Kaftrio which is considered a "game-changing" cystic fibrosis treatment. 

The 28-year-old has lived with the illness his whole life and has been receiving treatment at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH). 

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NHSGGC is the first health board in Scotland to offer Kaftrio as part of its cystic fibrosis care, with Sean being one of 253 adults to get the treatment. 

He has closely followed care plans from specialist dieticians, physios, pharmacists, nurses and doctors meaning he rarely has a cystic fibrosis flare-up and hopes with the addition of the new drug, he will be able to focus all his energy on climbing up the culinary ladder. 

Sean currently works as a line cook at a popular Glasgow venue and is regularly able to work full-time shifts. 

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He said: "I’ve been a fishmonger, a truck driver and a bus driver, but my passion has always been food, and I always knew I’d find my way into a kitchen for a living.

"The care I’ve received here at the QEUH is second to none, and while I’m very fortunate to have a milder form of cystic fibrosis, the team has always been there to look after me, guide me and ensure that I get the best treatment available.

"I’m very lucky to qualify for Kaftrio which is having an amazing impact on patients in Scotland.

"Without it, wards would be full of cystic fibrosis patients.

"I’ve only just started taking it but I can already feel my breathing is better.

"My chest feels much clearer and I hope to be back at work very soon.

"The drug has given me much more hope for the future, and for living a fuller life without having to worry too much about the cystic fibrosis.

"It will always be present, but hopefully, now it will take much more of a back seat in my day-to-day."

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that can cause the lungs and digestive system to become clogged with thick, sticky mucus. 

Kaftrio helps a protein, which is normally defective in people with the condition, work more efficiently to improve lung function and overall wellbeing.  

Consultant physician at the QEUH, Professor Gordon MacGregor, said: "Sean is a good example of someone who has greatly benefited from Kaftrio.

"We hope that along with his other treatments such as physiotherapy, diet management, and medication, he should be able to live a long and healthy life.

"The new drugs have had an amazing impact for people with cystic fibrosis and there are more drugs in the research phase which may help even more. 

"Living with a condition like cystic fibrosis, there will naturally be times where Sean needs to spend time as an in-patient, but we’re hopeful that these occasions will be much fewer, meaning that he will be able to spend less time managing his cystic fibrosis, and focussing more energy on becoming the next master chef."