When there is more than one person with CF in your school, it is essential that they be kept a minimum of 6 feet (2 meters) apart from each other. Germs can spread as far as 6 feet through droplets released in the air when people cough or sneeze.
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As children with cystic fibrosis transition toward greater independence at school and at home, they will also take greater responsibility in managing their disease.
Delayed puberty is common among young men with CF, but working with your CF care team to ensure you get good nutrition can help encourage healthy development and growth.
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.
Have questions about clinical trials? The Clinical Trial Navigator is a person who can help you get the answers you need.
At this age, your child with cystic fibrosis is ready to transition from breast milk or formula to whole milk or a high-calorie supplement. Encourage independent eating. Create a consistent schedule and mealtime expectations.
Clinical trials are critical to developing new treatments for CF. So, how exactly does an experimental drug become an approved therapy?
There have never been more opportunities to help develop new drugs for cystic fibrosis than there are today. When you are deciding whether to participate in a
When participating in a clinical trial, nothing is more important than your safety. We go the extra mile when it comes to protecting study volunteers.