Clinical

When most people think of cystic fibrosis (CF), they think of difficulty breathing and clogged lungs. And they are not wrong. People with CF usually have problems with mucus buildup...

Postural drainage and percussion (PD&P) are often used together to help clear the lungs and airway in cystic fibrosis (CF).1 Postural drainage uses gravity to drain thick, sticky mucus. It...

Doctors and researchers speculate that there may be a relationship between Crohn’s disease and cystic fibrosis (CF). However, research on the link is still limited at this time.1 Crohn’s disease...

Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

If you have cystic fibrosis (CF) or if CF runs in your family, your doctor might suggest genetic testing. People get genetic testing for a variety of reasons. You do...

Living with cystic fibrosis (CF) may make it harder to earn a living. Shortness of breath, the need for rest breaks, and sudden hospital stays are common complications that interfere...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) can cause different complications in the body that may be mild to severe. They can also vary from person to person. Some of these complications affect the...

Today more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be stolen and misused, look like candy to a...

It might surprise you to know that people with cystic fibrosis (CF) generally have fewer cavities and cases of gum disease than people without CF. This is especially notable because...

People living with cystic fibrosis face a higher chance of serious illness from the virus that causes COVID-19. Having other long-term lung diseases like COPD and moderate-to-severe asthma may also...

Depending on the nature of a person's chronic condition and how it impacts their daily life, they may or may not want to be in the workforce. Plus – and...

Perhaps you are thinking about situations where you may not be able to make decisions about your own healthcare. This might be because you have a chronic illness that may...

The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary for the average person to think about. However...

Better care and treatment for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF) means that people with CF have improved survival rates and live longer. This also means we are seeing the...

Many people hear cystic fibrosis (CF) and think of a disease that affects the lungs. While this is true, CF actually affects many systems in the body. CF affects nearly...

This year, Respiratory Care Week will be celebrated throughout the United States during the week of October 25-31. If you or someone you love has cystic fibrosis (CF), you probably...

Inflammation in cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the ways that lung damage happens. Since death from CF is mostly due to loss of lung function, long-term treatment focuses on...

Voting is a fundamental American right, but it has special meaning for people with disabilities or health conditions. Until federal laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) were enacted...

Lung infections and a decrease in lung function are the main reasons for lung transplants and death among people with cystic fibrosis (CF). One of the contributing factors to frequent...

If you are new to having an ostomy, caring for it may seem a little scary. If your child is new to having an ostomy, that may feel even scarier...