Parents of children with cystic fibrosis may be anxious about whether a school or day care can accommodate their child's special needs. Students with CF may worry about being different from their peers. As a teacher, you can provide reassurance to both parents and students by working with them and CF health care professionals to maximize your student's overall learning experience, while helping to maintain his or her health.
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Learn about cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs, and how to treat and live with this chronic disease.
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Everyone needs a break from time to time. In fact, sometimes a family trip or a getaway with friends is just what the doctor ordered. In this section, we'll discuss ways to manage your CF while traveling so that you return home as healthy as when you left.
Overseas travel can be a challenge, even for the most experienced of travelers. If you have cystic fibrosis and are considering traveling abroad, early planning can help.
Diagnosing CF is a multistep process. A complete diagnostic evaluation should include a newborn screening, a sweat chloride test, a genetic or carrier test, and a clinical evaluation at a CF Foundation-accredited care center.
Close to 40,000 people in the U.S. have cystic fibrosis, a rare genetic disease. The majority of people with CF are diagnosed by age 2 thanks to newborn screening tests. If you have CF or are considering testing for it, knowing about the role of genetics in CF can help you make decisions about your health care.
Managing cystic fibrosis can feel overwhelming at times — but we’re here to help. Learn how to navigate life with CF.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Keep reading to learn how to treat and live with CF.
In addition to the typical travel headaches, people with cystic fibrosis must also consider other things related to their health. This section will discuss ways to be as prepared as possible for your trip so that you can spend less time on travel hassles and more time enjoying yourself.