The Foundation’s funding will support Owlstone Medical’s development of a breath test to help doctors diagnose and monitor ...

The Foundation’s National Volunteer Advocacy Committee provides guidance and support to further strengthen and enhance the ...

For years, my son grew up as a perfectly healthy kid, despite being diagnosed with CF-related metabolic syndrome. But when he suddenly developed pancreatitis, I had a hunch it was actually related to ...

There are five classes of CFTR mutations: protein production, protein processing, gating, conduction, and insufficient protein. The most common CF mutation, F508del, is primarily considered to be a ...

The Northern California 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 ...

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 ...

This small group discussion is a supportive environment where adults with CF ages 40+ can connect with their peers. Previous topic discussions have ranged from navigating changes in health to work ...

The health care professionals that make up your CF care team are experts in CF care. But you are the expert on the daily challenges of living with your CF. That means you play an essential role with ...

The CF Foundation supports a wide range of innovative research programs to discover and develop new and effective CF therapies. Drug Development Pipeline and Clinical Trials Research and trials to ...

Airway clearance techniques (ACTs) loosen thick, sticky mucus so it can be cleared from your lungs by coughing or huffing. Clearing the airways may help decrease lung infections and improve lung ...

The Heart of America 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 ...

If you have cystic fibrosis, you have sticky mucus in your digestive system. You need to take enzymes to digest food and medications to stay regular. Doing this will help you grow, maintain your ...