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July 13, 2018July 13, 2018

Awareness Needed About Importance of Early Diagnosis, Treatment of NTM Infections

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An earlier diagnosis and treatment of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infection in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) may positively affect the patient’s lung function, a study suggests. NTM are a ... Read more

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

#ECFS2018 – Free Exercise Program for CF Youth Gaining Support Across UK

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Exercise clearly benefits kids with cystic fibrosis (CF), yet these children often lack the motivation to swim, run, box, play football or lift weights. A British healthcare conglomerate says ... Read more

June 8, 2018June 8, 2018

#ECFS2018 – Tobacco Smoke Exposure Greatly Speeds Loss of Lung Function in Children with CF, Study Reports

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Exposure to tobacco smoke is a key contributor to worsening lung function in young children with cystic fibrosis (CF), researchers report in a study that highlights both the importance ... Read more

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018

#ECFS2018 – HOPE-1 Trial Shows Potential of SPX-101 to Improve Lung Function in CF Patients

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Results of a Phase 2 trial showed that treatment with Spyryx’s investigative drug SPX-101 can improve lung function in patients with cystic fibrosis, regardless of their background genetic mutation ... Read more

April 27, 2018April 27, 2018

GERD Medicines Linked to Increased Hospitalization Risk for CF Patients

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Certain medications used to treat acid reflux are associated with an increased risk of hospitalization in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, a study shows. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, aka acid ... Read more

April 16, 2018April 16, 2018

Autogenic Drainage Physiotherapy Can Improve Lung Respiratory Mechanisms, Study Shows

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Autogenic drainage physiotherapy can effectively improve the underlying lung mechanical impairment of cystic fibrosis (CF), a study shows. Respiratory physiotherapy is an important part of the treatment of patients ... Read more

April 12, 2018April 12, 2018

Abnormal Glucose Levels Linked to Poorer Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Youth, Study Shows

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Abnormalities in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) measures correlate with a decline in lung function in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF), a study suggests. The study, “Continuous glucose ... Read more

March 27, 2018March 27, 2018

Facemasks as Good as Mouthpieces for Breathing Tests in Young Children, Study Finds

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Facemasks are just as good as mouthpieces and noseclips for breathing test measurements in preschool-age children, a study found. Multiple breath washout (MBW), a test that uses this equipment, ... Read more

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018

Verona Therapy Improves CF Patients’ Lung Function, Phase 2a Trial Shows

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Verona Pharma’s nebulized RPL554 can significantly improve lung function in patients with cystic fibrosis, according to top-line data from a Phase 2a clinical trial. The latest results revealed that ... Read more

March 5, 2018March 5, 2018

Pulmonary Hypertension Does Not Affect Cystic Fibrosis Patients’ Survival, Study Reports

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Pulmonary hypertension increases the risk of cystic fibrosis patients’ lung function worsening, but is not a predictor of reduced survival, a study reports. The research, ”Prognostic significance of pulmonary ... Read more

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