A new CFTR modulator treatment called Alyftrek has been approved for people with CF ages 6 and older who have CFTR mutations ...
I felt emotionally and physically unprepared to navigate my daughter’s cystic fibrosis diagnosis while managing my mental health. However, connecting with other families in the CF community, along ...
Caring for a child with CF is challenging in more than one way. My daughter’s struggles often bring up my own mental health obstacles, making it difficult to be fully present for her when she needs me ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved the expansion of Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) to people with cystic fibrosis ages 2 and ...
I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis-related liver cirrhosis in 2004 at the age of 9. Growing up, my disease wasn’t something to be pitied or seen as a weakness. It was a strength. I had the mentality ...
The Paul di Sant’Agnese Legacy Society is a group of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation supporters who have made a lasting commitment by making a legacy gift. It is a special way for us to honor your gift, ...
Despite its prevalence and impact, there is no CF-specific guidance for the assessment and management of pain. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation assembled an expert panel of clinicians, researchers, ...
Living with cystic fibrosis demands a complex regimen of care and treatment. Across the U.S., managing this care involves navigating a maze of health insurance coverage and significant out-of-pocket ...
This blog discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call/text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at ...