Quarterly visits to a CF Foundation-accredited care center are the foundation of your treatment plan. By partnering with your care team, you can also adjust your treatment plan as new therapies become available, or your needs change over time.
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A lot is said during clinic visits. Here's just a few examples of what we've heard that show the range of relationships people with CF have with members of their CF care teams.
The transition from my pediatric care team to my adult care team was a bit bumpy, but, as we got to know each other, our relationship has grown strong.
When it comes to my cystic fibrosis care, some might say that my situation is a bit unique. Although having not one -- but two -- CF care teams can be challenging, I strongly believe that has made me a better, smarter, and more engaged patient.
Nine cystic fibrosis care centers were awarded the 2013 - 2014 Cystic Fibrosis Quality Care Award for outstanding service to people with CF and their families at the 28th annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference in Atlanta.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has arranged for over 10,000 home spirometers to be provided to care centers to support continued access to high quality, comprehensive care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
I dreaded transitioning from my pediatric care center to my adult care center. I was stubborn and knew that I did not want to go. I thought I knew best, that is, until one phone call changed my entire perspective.
As the parent of children with cystic fibrosis, it can be challenging to know where to turn when they experience unfamiliar health issues. Here are six things I've learned from working with our CF care team and our pediatrician to keep my kids healthy.
Many people with cystic fibrosis experience hemoptysis. Although that can be serious and is often frightening, most often it's not as serious as you might think. Let me set the record straight.
Although packing up and moving to college is not easy for anyone, it becomes more complicated for a person living with cystic fibrosis. Not only do we have to adjust to the unfamiliar ways of college life and be entirely in charge of our health, but the group of people we trust with our life changes as well.