Going to college while living with cystic fibrosis carries its unique challenges. One of these is learning to be vulnerable about CF with others. But as I learned to be open, I discovered that CF did ...

Passage of the bill — which cuts critical health coverage for people with cystic fibrosis and their families — shows the ...

The Impact of the CF Community This month is a celebration of you — the individuals, families, and supporters who make up the CF community. You can join us by sharing your accomplishments, milestones, ...

With chest physical therapy (CPT), the person gets in different positions to use gravity to drain mucus (postural drainage) from the five lobes of the lungs. Each position is designed so that a major ...

Training for an Ironman race is no easy feat, especially when living with cystic fibrosis. But I'm more determined than ever to push my limits, make my younger self proud, and prove to others that ...

What Is Gene Therapy? The cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene contains the instructions for making the CFTR protein. When there is a mutation — or alteration — in the ...

To ensure that people with CF continue to experience steady gains in length and quality of life, the Foundation helps its accredited care centers provide a standard of CF care with guidelines. We base ...

View our past annual reports and financials.About Our Financials The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, has unrestricted financial reserves of about 11 times its 2025 ...

CFTR modulators have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for people with the specific CF mutations. The first step in knowing whether you can take these drugs is to know your ...

Regular physical activity and good nutrition are important — especially when you have cystic fibrosis. By eating a high-calorie, high-fat diet,taking vitamins and mineral supplements, and staying fit, ...

The Maryland 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.

We are driven by a dream that one day every person with CF will have the chance to live a long, healthy life. You are an important part of our progress. Help us by making a donation today. Make a ...