Understanding Non-apparent Disabilities in the WorkplaceAbout 1 in 4 American adults live with a disability. Many people living with a disability are able to work and do...reactionscomments
Understanding Non-apparent Disabilities in the WorkplaceAbout 1 in 4 American adults live with a disability. Many people living with a disability are able to work and do...reactionscomments
Staphylococcus Aureus and Decreased Lung Function in Cystic FibrosisCystic fibrosis (CF) is caused by a defective protein. This protein affects how salt and water move in and out of cells...reactionscomments
What Is Gene Therapy?Genes are the pieces of DNA that make us who we are. They determine our eye and hair color, how tall we...reactionscomments
GastroparesisMany people think of cystic fibrosis (CF) as a lung condition. This is because most CF symptoms happen as a result of...reactionscomments
Nutritional Status and CF-Related DiabetesCystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) is a unique form of diabetes among people with cystic fibrosis (CF). It is relatively common and can...reactions1comment
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Most drugs on the market have 2 names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol), and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike...reactions1comment
What is Medical PTSD?Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is anxiety in the aftermath of a traumatic event. You may think of it happening to a...reactions1comment
Association Between Heartburn and Cystic FibrosisWe are all guilty of occasionally consuming too much of the "wrong food" -- spicy food, anyone? -- and ending up with...reactionscomments
Wide Awake: How CF Affects Sleep Sleep disturbances are extremely common in the general population, and can vary in their level of effect on quality of life. Insomnia...reactionscomments
Cystic Fibrosis and PneumothoraxPneumothorax is also known as a collapsed lung. It is caused by damage to the lung which then releases air into the...reactionscomments
Migraines and CF: Are They Related?Migraines an extremely common condition; In fact, migraine is considered the third most common condition in the world. 12-15% of the population...reactionscomments
How Can a Lung Transplant Affect Cystic Fibrosis Life Expectancy?Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. The life expectancy of someone with CF...reactions2comments
How Can a Gastroenterologist Treat People with Cystic Fibrosis?When most people think of cystic fibrosis (CF), they think of difficulty breathing and clogged lungs. And they are not wrong. People...reactions4comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Postural Drainage and PercussionPostural drainage and percussion (PD&P) are often used together to help clear the lungs and airway in cystic fibrosis (CF). Postural drainage...reactionscomments
Cystic Fibrosis and Crohn's DiseaseDoctors and researchers speculate that there may be a relationship between Crohn’s disease and cystic fibrosis (CF). However, research on the link...reactionscomments
Constipation and CFThe majority of people have experienced the discomfort of constipation at one point in life. However, for some people, constipation is a...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Genetic Counseling for Cystic FibrosisIf you have cystic fibrosis (CF) or if CF runs in your family, your doctor might suggest genetic testing. People get genetic...reactionscomments
