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
Fibrosing Colonopathy in Cystic FibrosisCystic fibrosis (CF) can cause different complications in the body that may be mild to severe. They can also vary from person...reactionscomments
How To Practice Safe Medication DisposalToday more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be...reactionscomments
How Can Cystic Fibrosis Affect the Teeth?It might surprise you to know that people with cystic fibrosis (CF) generally have fewer cavities and cases of gum disease than...reactions2comments
COVID-19 Vaccines For People With Lung ConditionsPeople living with cystic fibrosis face a higher chance of serious illness from the virus that causes COVID-19. Having other long-term lung...reactionscomments
Workplace Accommodations and Navigating Disability IssuesDepending on the nature of a person's chronic condition and how it impacts their daily life, they may or may not want...reactions1comment
Glossary of Terms for Advance Care PlanningPerhaps you are thinking about situations where you may not be able to make decisions about your own healthcare. This might be...reactions1comment
What Is A Living Will?The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
Peripheral Neuropathy In Cystic FibrosisBetter care and treatment for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF) means that people with CF have improved survival rates and live...reactions1comment
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
Cystic Fibrosis and Respiratory TherapyThis year, Respiratory Care Week will be celebrated throughout the United States during the week of October 25-31. If you or someone...reactionscomments
Ibuprofen Use In Cystic FibrosisInflammation in cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the ways that lung damage happens. Since death from CF is mostly due to...reactionscomments
Voting With A Health Condition: What To KnowVoting is a fundamental American right, but it has special meaning for people with disabilities or health conditions. Until federal laws like...reactionscomments
Burkholderia Cepacia Complex and Cystic FibrosisLung infections and a decrease in lung function are the main reasons for lung transplants and death among people with cystic fibrosis...reactionscomments
Caring For An Ostomy BagIf you are new to having an ostomy, caring for it may seem a little scary. If your child is new to...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
Ostomy Types for Cystic FibrosisPeople with cystic fibrosis (CF) may experience intestinal blockages and intestinal dysmotility at any stage in their life. Dysmotility is when the...reactionscomments
Gastrostomy Tubes (G-Tubes) and Cystic FibrosisGaining weight can increase energy and reduce complications for people with cystic fibrosis (CF). However, about 85 percent of people with cystic...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
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
