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6 Cystic Fibrosis Organizations

Here are six organizations doing remarkable work either in cystic fibrosis research or with CF patients and their families. You can help any of the groups directly or help raise awareness for them. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) “The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the leading organization committed to finding new therapies…

Living with Cystic Fibrosis: The College Years

In this Cystic Fibrosis Foundation video, watch and hear college students with cystic fibrosis (CF), and their clinicians and parents, talk about how to manage the transition from high school to college. Learn more about how to live with cystic fibrosis. Also, learn…

17 Cystic Fibrosis Facts and Statistics

1. The United States has the highest incidence of cystic fibrosis. 2. According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), each time two genetic CF carriers have a child together, the probability of the child having CF disease is one in four of the offspring. Learn more about how…

Organ Donation Roundtable: A Transplant Journey

Recently, an innovative research center providing tailored physical activity and exercise regimens for young people with cystic fibrosis (CF) has been launched with support for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. In this Cystic Fibrosis Trust video, listen three very different cystic fibrosis patients – Kim, Kathryn and Jon…

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder (passed down through families) that affects the lungs, pancreas, liver, and intestine.  It involves abnormal transport of chloride and sodium across the cell membrane, which causes a thick mucus to build up. Learn more about it here.

10 Cystic Fibrosis Facts

1. About 30,000 people in the U.S. suffer from cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn more about how to live with cystic fibrosis.   2. Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common lung diseases in children. Learn more about…

Explaining Cystic Fibrosis to Your Kids

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder (passed down through families) that affects the lungs, pancreas, liver, and intestine.  It involves abnormal transport of chloride and sodium across the cell membrane, which causes a thick mucus to build up. Learn more about it here.

Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueO6UP1m8WU Learn more about how people with cystic fibrosis use different forms of exercise to keep fit and healthy. In this video from RBandH, learn more about “ACBT, a breathing technique that combines relaxed breathing with deep breaths and a forced expiration to help clear mucous from the…