What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that cripples the respiratory and digestive systems of more than 30,000 children and young adults in the U.S. People with CF must take many medications daily, including: enzymes to aid in digestion, antibiotics (oral and/or IV) to prevent lung infections, aerosols to open airways and supplemental tube feedings to sustain growth. Many with CF receive over 60 minutes of respiratory therapy every day to dislodge mucus in their lungs which could host infectious bacteria.

 

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