Coughing is the most basic airway clearance technique (ACT). It can be an involuntary reflex or it can be controlled as a healthy, natural way for the lungs to get rid of mucus.
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Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy gets air into the lungs and behind the mucus using extra (collateral) airways.
Bronchodilators may widen airways by helping the surrounding muscles relax. This could allow more air to travel through the airways, which may help other medications work more effectively.
This award will help promote the development of a collaborative care model by providing funding for a Mental Health Coordinator to join the multidisciplinary cystic fibrosis care team.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recognizes the growing demand for physicians who are trained to address the unique gastroenterological needs of people with cystic fibrosis and the need for a greater focus on gastrointestinal (GI) issues in the
Chronic infection with P. aeruginosa is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Effective regimens include antibiotic therapy for newly acquired infection and routine surveillance with oropharyngeal cultures.
A well-performed and well-interpreted sweat test is the gold standard for accurately diagnosing cystic fibrosis. These guidelines were developed by consensus based on expert opinion and a review of the medical literature.
The Mutation Analysis Program provides free genetic testing to people with cystic fibrosis to help identify their CF gene variants.
As people with cystic fibrosis live longer, there is a growing demand for physicians who are trained to address the unique medical needs of adults with CF and a need for greater participation from adult care programs in the clinical research enterprise.