As someone who does not benefit from any CFTR modulators, I only have one option for improving my lung function — transplant. But just because it’s my only choice does not mean it’s an easy one to ...
When my son was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, I was taught everything I needed to know about CF…except how to navigate the anxiety he experiences. As he’s gotten older, I’ve struggled to know how to ...
I was labeled as different in school because I was always in the nurse's office, coughing, or eating like a pig. It all started in elementary school and still happens today, even though I am in ...
BETHESDA, Md. — The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation issued the following statement in response to the recent announcement by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that it will set the reimbursement rate ...
Learn about cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs, and how to treat and live with this chronic disease. 12 min read What Is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic ...
With advancements in cystic fibrosis treatments, individuals with the condition are now living longer and healthier lives, often well into adulthood. This progress has opened the door for many to ...
Receiving a late diagnosis of cystic fibrosis meant I spent my childhood and young adulthood being told that how I was feeling — both physically and emotionally — was wrong, and that I was “young” and ...
Growing up with CF, I always felt like my life was a ticking time bomb. Growing up, I didn’t really think about my own mortality and my life span; that all changed when I turned 18. I vividly remember ...