Nontuberculous mycobacteria are a group of bacteria that live in soil, swamps, and water sources.
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Influenza, or “the flu,” is a highly contagious respiratory illness that is caused by a virus. For people with cystic fibrosis, getting the flu may cause a worsening of symptoms and lead to a faster decline in lung function.
The faulty gene that causes cystic fibrosis disrupts the normal flow of salt and water in and out of the lungs and other organs. This salt imbalance results in thick, sticky mucus that builds up in the lungs, allowing germs to thrive and multiply.
There are many things you can do to help reduce the risk of getting or spreading germs while traveling.
Aspergillus species is a fungus that often lives in the airways of children and adults with cystic fibrosis. When people develop an allergic reaction to Aspergillus, it is called allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.
There are two main types of clinical studies in CF research. Both are important to move research forward and provide the best outcomes for people with CF.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa are strains of bacteria that are widely found in the environment. Pseudomonas is a major cause of lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis. The bacteria thrive in moist environments and equipment, such as humidifiers and catheters in hospital wards, and in kitchens, bathrooms, pools, hot tubs and sinks.
Have questions about clinical trials? The Clinical Trial Navigator is a person who can help you get the answers you need.
Clinical trials are critical to developing new treatments for CF. So, how exactly does an experimental drug become an approved therapy?