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 ...
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 ...
The Iowa Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomes you! Volunteers are the key to our success and the lifeblood of our organization. We have many opportunities for you to get involved. Your ...
Despite its prevalence and impact, there is no CF-specific guidance for the assessment and management of pain. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation assembled an expert panel of clinicians, researchers, ...
Our cells contain DNA, a molecule that stores all the genetic information needed to make proteins. A gene is a specific sequence of DNA that carries the instructions for making a protein. In ...
The Georgia Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomes you! Volunteers are the key to our success and the lifeblood of our organization. We have many opportunities for you to get involved.
The Delaware Valley Chapter - Philadelphia Office of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomes you! Volunteers are the key to our success and the lifeblood of our organization. We have many ...
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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation issued the following statement in response to the recent announcement by the National ...
I was bullied at school because my cystic fibrosis made me different from my peers. However, my perspective shifted as I got older, and I learned to embrace the unique qualities that make me who I am ...
Airway clearance techniques (ACTs) loosen thick, sticky mucus so it can be cleared from your lungs by coughing or huffing. Clearing the airways may help decrease lung infections and improve lung ...