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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If you have cystic fibrosis-related
Check in with your cystic fibrosis care team several months before your trip.
Additional assistance is available for travelers with medical conditions — it's the law.
Buying travel insurance can be a confusing part of planning your international travel adventure. But for people with cystic fibrosis, it's a must.
You may need vaccines, depending on where you are going.
Every person has two copies of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. A person must inherit two copies of the CFTR gene that contain mutations — one copy from each parent — to have cystic fibrosis.
There are many things you can do to help reduce the risk of getting or spreading germs while traveling.
If you need to travel with oxygen, let your airline know at the time you book your ticket.
Don't wait until the last minute.