The human body depends heavily on water since organs, cells and tissue need water to work correctly. It is important to remind yourself to stay constantly hydrated, especially on hot days. Staying hydrated is a big part of being healthy. Learn more about cystic fibrosis and nutrition here. In…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgAJuyik3So Some patients suffering with CF are celebrities or became celebrities due to their fight against the disease. Read more about their stories. In this Rose Lane Studio video, meet emerging hip-hop artist and cystic fibrosis patient Lewi, who…

Recently, a team of scientists from Ulster University, in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, had joined a global research study seeking alternative treatment options for patients with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD). In this Cystic Fibrosis Trust video, Ciara Hillyer, a photographer and vlogger,…

Do you know what lungs and a tennis court have in common?  Find out here! In this Cystic Fibrosis Foundation video, meet Carrie Giddens, a 30-year-old cystic fibrosis patient and her husband, Craig. Also, learn more about how through IVF…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFhN3qxmPPM What’s it like to be a Salty Girl? In this The Mighty Site video, learn more about the work of photographer Ian Pettigrew with his amazing book Salty Girls. This project captures CF patients’ everyday reality and to celebrate the women…

Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening, genetic disease that affects patients’ ability to breathe and causes persistent lung infections. There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis, but there are treatments designed to help patients maintain their health and have longer, more fulfilling lives. There are cystic fibrosis medications approved for patients with the disease, but…

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic and chronic disease that affects the normal function of the lungs and other organs, leading to persistent lung infections and progressive breathing difficulties. Patients with cystic fibrosis experience a series of symptoms, including very salty-tasting skin, persistent coughing with phlegm, frequent lung infections including pneumonia…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0Bsnbq8tqo Recently, a team of scientists from Ulster University, in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, had joined a global research study seeking alternative treatment options for patients with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) In this Arkansas Children’s Hospital video, learn more about cystic fibrosis related diabetes.

Cystic fibrosis is a chronic disease of which there is no current cure. However, improvements in diagnosis have led to better treatment plans. Most children are now screened for CF at birth through newborn screening and the majority are diagnosed by age 2. Parents are the primary caregivers. 1. Caring for…