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
What Is Distal Intestinal Obstructive Syndrome (DIOS)?Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome (DIOS) is a condition where the small intestines get blocked by thickened stool. About 15 percent of people...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
Health Risks For Cystic Fibrosis CarriersCystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease caused by two mutated copies of a gene called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator...reactions5comments
The 6-Foot Rule for Cystic FibrosisIn early 2019, a movie began showing in theaters across the country called Five Feet Apart. The previews that aired on television...reactions6comments
What It Means To Be A CarrierCystic fibrosis (CF) is a hereditary disease, which means individuals inherit genes that cause CF. CF causes changes in bodily secretions, particularly...reactions13comments
What Is Antibiotic Resistance and How Is It Harmful to People With CF?Antibiotics are vital medicines for many people. They are drugs that fight infections caused by bacteria, by either killing the bacteria or...reactionscomments
Colorectal Cancer and Cystic FibrosisAdvances in the understanding and treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) have led to longer life expectancies than ever before. This is a...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
PICC Lines and Ports for People With CFPeople with cystic fibrosis (CF) often need treatment with IV (intravenous) medications, most frequently antibiotics. Vascular access devices, including peripherally inserted central...reactionscomments
Sleep Issues and Cystic FibrosisSleep is a basic human need. We all need sleep, just as much as food and water, to stay healthy and fit...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
Nutrition Tips For Parents Of Children With CFA child with cystic fibrosis (CF) generally needs to eat more food than other children into their diet in order to stay...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
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
Is Cystic Fibrosis a Disability?Living with cystic fibrosis (CF) may make it harder to earn a living. Shortness of breath, the need for rest breaks, and...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
GastroparesisMany people think of cystic fibrosis (CF) as a lung condition. This is because most CF symptoms happen as a result of...reactionscomments
What is a Metered-Dose Inhaler and How Does it Work?If you take any inhaled respiratory medications, chances are you take them with a metered-dose inhaler, which is also referred to as...reactionscomments
Cystic Fibrosis and Celiac DiseaseMany people hear cystic fibrosis (CF) and think of a disease that affects the lungs. While this is true, CF actually affects...reactionscomments
