Short-term increases in air pollution can trigger pulmonary exacerbations — disease flares marked by a sudden worsening in lung function — in people with cystic fibrosis (CF), a new study shows. Notably, the study found that increased pollution doesn’t trigger exacerbations right away — the data suggest that…
Treatment with Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) may do more than improve the function of a faulty protein in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). According to a new study from Italy, the triple-combination therapy may also help reduce chronic inflammation, known to contribute to long-term lung damage in those with CF.
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February has always been a complicated month for me. The holidays are over, spring feels impossibly far away, and here in the Northeast, the gray skies and frigid temperatures seem to stretch on endlessly. And with cold and flu season raging, this time of year presents its own unique challenges…
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My permanent disabled parking placard was falling apart, and after 10 years of use, it was held together with tape. So I went to the Department of Motor Vehicles to get a new one. “I’m so sorry that it’s permanent,” replied the lady behind the service counter. Her response shocked…
The amount of physical activity children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF) get is linked to their age, physical abilities, screen time, and several other everyday factors, according to a recent study. Other factors tied to physical activity included taking part in organized sports, having social support from others,…
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People say you don’t know what happens behind closed doors. Society only sees what’s on the outside. For those of us with cystic fibrosis (CF), you may see us cough a lot or become out of breath when exercising. Otherwise, though, it may be easy to think, “Oh, CF…
Levels in the bloodstream of certain circulating microRNAs — small strands of genetic material that help regulate gene activity — may flag changes linked to cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD), or its development, in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). That’s according to a new study by researchers in Europe…
Becoming educated and informed about cystic fibrosis is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
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There is no cure for CF yet, but here you can find more information about current therapeutic approaches, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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