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Airway clearance techniques (ACTs) loosen thick, sticky mucus so it can be cleared from your lungs by coughing or huffing. Clearing the airways may help decrease lung infections and improve lung function.
Your CF doctor may prescribe many medications to help keep your lungs clear, prevent or fight infections and, for some people, help correct the underlying cause of the disease. Medications that people need to fight infections for a long time may require additional devices, such as PICCs and ports.
Many people with cystic fibrosis face the possibility of a lung transplant. Lung transplantation can extend and improve your quality of life, but it involves an extensive evaluation process and a commitment to living the lifestyle required to keep your new lungs healthy.
For many people with cystic fibrosis, dealing with insurance is as much a part of living with the disease as are nebulizers and vests. Learning more about insurance can help make sure you can get the care you need.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) project contains WGS data from over 5,000 people with cystic fibrosis in the United States that is linked with data from the CF Foundation Patient Registry.
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Each year, hundreds of volunteers from across the country participate in advocacy events that help state and federal policymakers and decision-makers understand the complexities of living with cystic fibrosis and the importance of having access to affordable, adequate care and supporting research and drug development.
The latest news from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world's leader in the fight against CF, and our scientific portfolio reflects our drive to provide effective treatments and — one day — a cure to every individual with this disease.
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HM Insurance Group (HM) raises nearly $40,000 through sharing the emotional 65 Roses® story and selling roses at their national sales conference.
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