L’article propose une réflexion sur les facteurs susceptibles de rendre un territoire attractif pour les malades respiratoires chroniques dans le but de préserver au mieux leur état de santé. Dans cet objectif, il présente une analyse des dynamiques territoriales du care dans le cas de la mucoviscidose.

When a child suffers from a chronic respiratory disease, his parents question their ways of dwelling. They want to protect their child from the common risks inside and outside their home. They seek to adapt their living environment to take care of his respiratory health. The article analyses the residential path of Joshua’s family, a young boy with cystic fibrosis. It shows why his parents have chosen to live in Brittany. It highlights the various qualities that make a region an attractive place to live and care for a sick child. It underlines the need for a balance between the characteristics of the environment (such as climate), a suitable healthcare offer, and the society’s sensitivity and commitment to dealing with a rare disease like cystic fibrosis.