Cystic Fibrosis

• Cystic Fibrosis: What It Means for You and Your Child

  A diagnosis of CF is life-changing. But your child can still have a fulfilling life.

• Cystic Fibrosis: Caring for Your Child at Home

  Home treatment can help your child live longer. It's not always easy, but you can do it. Here's how.

• Bronchoscopy

  Learn what bronchoscopy is and how it is done.

• Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis

  Lung transplant is an option for a few people who have severe lung problems that are caused by cystic fibrosis. The procedure removes the diseased lungs and replaces them with healthy lungs from a recently deceased donor. Sometimes a procedure called a living-donor lobar lung transplant is performed while a person is...

• Cystic Fibrosis

  What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes mucus in the body to become thick and sticky. This glue-like mucus builds up and causes problems in many of the body's organs, especially the lungs and the pancreas. People who have cystic fibrosis can have serious breathing problems and lung...

• Sweat Test

  A sweat test measures the amount of salt chemicals (sodium and chloride) in sweat. It is done to help diagnose cystic fibrosis. Normally, sweat on the skin surface contains very little sodium and chloride. People with cystic fibrosis have 2 to 5 times the normal amount of sodium and chloride in their sweat. During the...

• Oxygen Therapy: Using Oxygen at Home

  If you need oxygen at home, it is important to learn how to use and take care of your equipment. This information will help you get the most from your oxygen treatment. If you have low blood oxygen levels, breathing extra oxygen can help you feel better and lead to a longer, more active life. You can travel even...

• Cystic Fibrosis: Helping Your Child Cough Up Mucus

  Cystic fibrosis causes mucus to become thick and sticky, which can clog the lungs and cause serious problems. You can help your child maintain lung function and avoid complications from mucus buildup and blockage by performing an airway clearance technique (ACT). Postural drainage and chest percussion (PD & P) is one of...