These guidelines provide recommendations to the cystic fibrosis community regarding the management of advanced cystic fibrosis lung disease (ACFLD), including reducing practice variability, improving the quality of life and survival of those with ACFLD, and identifying future research directions.
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The purpose of these guidelines is to provide recommendations to the CF community regarding appropriate identification and timely referral of individuals with advanced CF lung disease to transplant centers.
Hemoptysis and pneumothorax are complications reported in people with cystic fibrosis. This document reflects the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Pulmonary Therapies Committee recommendations for the treatment of hemoptysis and pneumothorax.
Pulmonary exacerbations are common among people with cystic fibrosis, yet little is known about best treatment practices. These guidelines were developed by consensus based on expert opinion and a review of the medical literature.
These clinical care guidelines from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provide recommendations on how best to care for adults with CF.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation assembled a committee to evaluate research advances and revise guidelines for CF-associated liver disease.
These guidelines were developed by consensus based on expert opinion and a medical literature review to provide evidence-based recommendations for chronic medication use for lung health maintenance.
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is a hypersensitivity lung disease that results from exposure to Aspergillus fumigatus and occurs primarily in people with asthma or with cystic fibrosis. These guidelines were developed via a consensus conference of experts in 2003.
To aid clinicians, patients, and families in the best use of modulators, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation sponsored the creation of guidelines to inform discussions and support decision-making.
Normal growth is associated with good lung function in children with CF. The CF Foundation gathered a team of experts to determine the best ways to ensure good nutrition for healthy growth.