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Cystic Fibrosis is Written in Our Genes

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a chronic disease that affects the secretory glands, which are responsible for producing mucus and sweat. In these patients the mucus ends up accumulating in the lungs and airways, causing a blockage and preventing patients from properly breathing, as well as promoting the growth of bacteria and the…

A Letter to My Wife’s Donor Family by Craig Giddens

In this Cystic Fibrosis Foundation video, listen as Craig Giddens reads his touching letter to his wife’s donor family. “She has been blessed with Amy’s breath and she sounds like an angel.” To learn more about cystic fibrosis, click here: https://bit.ly/1QltnFs Stay updated on…

Ricky’s Story: Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis

“Ricky was born with cystic fibrosis and needed a lung transplant. Learn how Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center helped prepare Ricky for his lung transplant and helped save his life.” To learn more about cystic fibrosis, click here: https://bit.ly/1QltnFs Stay updated on all…

Living a Healthy Adult Life with Cystic Fibrosis

In this Cystic Fibrosis Foundation video, watch Ginny Drapeau, BSN, RN, CCRP, research coordinator at the Central Connecticut CF Center and manager of the Pathways to Lifelong Health DVD series, talk about living a healthy adult life with cystic fibrosis. “We hope that you will see that you are not alone as…

6 Tips for Caring for a Family Member with Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is among the most common and severe genetic diseases in the United States, with about 1,000 new cases every year. The disease is caused by a defect in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene and it affects the secretory glands, which are responsible for the production…