Cystic Fibrosis - Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Cystic fibrosis is the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting children. Cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation of the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR). Cystic fibrosis causes a build-up of thick mucus which leads to infection, inflammation and lung tissue damage. Find out about the signs, symptoms and treatment of cystic fibrosis. Sign up for the FREE weekly Lung Diseases newsletter!
Scientists Discover Airway Glands Defect in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology reported that scientists at Stanford University have discovered a defect in the airway glands of people with cystic fibrosis. Find out if the results of the study confirms or refutes previous hypotheses about the glands of cystic fibrosis patients.
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology reported that scientists at Stanford University have discovered a defect in the airway glands of people with cystic fibrosis. Find out if the results of the study confirms or refutes previous hypotheses about the glands of cystic fibrosis patients.
Airway Clearance Devices
There are several airway clearance devices available for patients requiring regular airway clearance. Find out which airway clearance devices are available and learn how each functions to clear the airways of mucus.
There are several airway clearance devices available for patients requiring regular airway clearance. Find out which airway clearance devices are available and learn how each functions to clear the airways of mucus.
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Find out about cystic fibrosis, such as what it is, its signs and symptoms, and how it is diagnosed. Learn about the tests used for diagnosing cystic fibrosis.
Find out about cystic fibrosis, such as what it is, its signs and symptoms, and how it is diagnosed. Learn about the tests used for diagnosing cystic fibrosis.
Signs and Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
What are the signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis? When do cystic fibrosis symptoms begin to appear? What are the early signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis? Find out the early and late signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
What are the signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis? When do cystic fibrosis symptoms begin to appear? What are the early signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis? Find out the early and late signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
What Does Cystic Fibrosis Look Like?
A visual of lungs infected with Cystic Fibrosis is provided.
A visual of lungs infected with Cystic Fibrosis is provided.
Sweat Testing for Cystic Fibrosis
If you suspect your child may have cystic fibrosis, you will want to get him/her a sweat test. Sweat testing is an easy, painless test for detecting cystic fibrosis. Learn how sweat testing is performed.
If you suspect your child may have cystic fibrosis, you will want to get him/her a sweat test. Sweat testing is an easy, painless test for detecting cystic fibrosis. Learn how sweat testing is performed.
Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening Before and During Early Pregnancy
Do you carry the gene for cystic fibrosis? Does your spouse? If you are pregnant or planning to have children, you should consider cystic fibrosis carrier screening. Find out more about cystic fibrosis carrier screening and what the chances are that your children will inherit cystic fibrosis.
Do you carry the gene for cystic fibrosis? Does your spouse? If you are pregnant or planning to have children, you should consider cystic fibrosis carrier screening. Find out more about cystic fibrosis carrier screening and what the chances are that your children will inherit cystic fibrosis.
Dietary Tips for Children With Cystic Fibrosis
Diet and dietary supplements are critical to the health of children with cystic fibrosis. Here are a few tips and helpful information to help your cystic fibrosis child stay healthy and maintain an ideal weight. Find out which dietary supplements your child may need to maintain good health.
Diet and dietary supplements are critical to the health of children with cystic fibrosis. Here are a few tips and helpful information to help your cystic fibrosis child stay healthy and maintain an ideal weight. Find out which dietary supplements your child may need to maintain good health.
Benefits of Tubefeeding
What are the benefits of tubefeeding to people living with cystic fibrosis? Does tubefeeding help cystic fibrosis patients maintain a healthy weight? Find out if tubefeeding is beneficial to people living with cystic fibrosis.
What are the benefits of tubefeeding to people living with cystic fibrosis? Does tubefeeding help cystic fibrosis patients maintain a healthy weight? Find out if tubefeeding is beneficial to people living with cystic fibrosis.
What is Physiotherapy?
Chest physiotherapy is very important to the Cystic Fibrosis patient. Find out what it is, how much is needed, when it should start, and who should do physiotherapy.
Chest physiotherapy is very important to the Cystic Fibrosis patient. Find out what it is, how much is needed, when it should start, and who should do physiotherapy.
Progress Toward a Cure for Cystic Fibrosis
Learn about new medicines and gene therapy being investigated for curing Cystic Fibrosis.
Learn about new medicines and gene therapy being investigated for curing Cystic Fibrosis.
Big Bounce 2005 - Bounce for Cystic Fibrosis
Big Bounce 2005 will be held on April 22, 2005. Help raise money for Cystic Fibrosis medical and scientific research during Cystic Fibrosis Week.
Big Bounce 2005 will be held on April 22, 2005. Help raise money for Cystic Fibrosis medical and scientific research during Cystic Fibrosis Week.
Clubbed Fingers - Sign of Cystic Fibrosis
Clubbed fingers is a sign of Cystic Fibrosis caused by low blood levels of oxygen. See an image of clubbed fingers.
Clubbed fingers is a sign of Cystic Fibrosis caused by low blood levels of oxygen. See an image of clubbed fingers.
Make A Child Smile Organization
Make A Child Smile Organization, also known as MACS, has been a source of support to children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and their families.
Make A Child Smile Organization, also known as MACS, has been a source of support to children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and their families.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Information about clinical trials and studies focusing on Cystic Fibrosis - CF.
Information about clinical trials and studies focusing on Cystic Fibrosis - CF.
The Story of 65 Roses - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Find out how the 65 Roses came about and what it means to cystic fibrosis patients.
Find out how the 65 Roses came about and what it means to cystic fibrosis patients.