Learn about cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs, and how to treat and live with this chronic disease. 12 min read What Is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic ...

When I first started dating my husband, who has CF, it felt like diving straight into the deep end of the CF world. I was completely overwhelmed at first, but everything changed when I discovered a ...

I spent my childhood and young adulthood being told I was “too young and healthy” to be dealing with the health issues I experienced. But as an adult, I was determined to find answers, and eventually, ...

Growing up with CF, running was never an easy thing for me. Despite that, I dedicated myself to my school’s cross-country team for years and earned a spot on the varsity team. When the chance to ...

The looming awareness of my own mortality from cystic fibrosis fueled years of substance misuse. But after hitting bottom and seeking help through a health program, I have been sober since August 2024 ...

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has unrestricted financial reserves of about 10 times its 2024 operating budget. These reserves are largely a result of the ...

Our cells contain DNA, a molecule that stores all the genetic information needed to make proteins. A gene is a specific sequence of DNA that carries the instructions for making a protein. In ...

People with cystic fibrosis and their family members know CF better than anyone, and Community Voice provides opportunities for you to actively impact research, care, and programs for the CF community ...

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation organized a multidisciplinary committee to develop a nutrition position paper to provide interim advice and considerations to the CF community around CF nutrition based ...

The North Central Florida Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomes you! Our chapter covers the Orlando and Jacksonville areas. Volunteers are the key to our success and the lifeblood of our ...

Airway clearance techniques (ACTs) loosen thick, sticky mucus so it can be cleared from your lungs by coughing or huffing. Clearing the airways may help decrease lung infections and improve lung ...

The South Texas Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomes you! Volunteers are the key to our success and the lifeblood of our organization. We have many opportunities for you to get involved.