Learning that your child has cystic fibrosis can be overwhelming. You may feel sad, guilty, scared, or even angry, but you are not alone. We are here to help.
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If you have cystic fibrosis, you have to pay more attention than most people to what you eat because sticky mucus in the pancreas interferes with the proper digestion of your food and causes blockages in the intestines.
If you're the parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, you probably know the worry that comes along with sending your kid away to summer camp. To ensure that my own kids with CF were cared for at camp, I wrote the following letter outlining their special medical needs.
Our community's shared journey makes us unique and unites us in the hardest of times for some and the most hopeful for others.
Although not part of my son's “official” care team, our local pharmacist plays a key role in his cystic fibrosis care.
Our next “Living Today” video features Jordan Scott, 22, whose biggest challenge involves gaining weight. But through her love of studying nutrition, she's been able to overcome her fear of the inevitable: a feeding tube.
There are no easy remedies for the perpetual dance that the parents of a chronically ill child do to deal with the painful and enduring isolation. And personally, I found a sense of hopeless defeat.
CF demands a parent's time, but childhood lessons taught me that all of my children need my love and attention.
There were three important things that my parents did for me while I was growing up that helped me become an independent and positive person.
No matter how good your school district is, be prepared for unexpected challenges when getting your 504 plan in place.