Condition
Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis
Key points about cystic fibrosis
- Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease characterized by an abnormality in the body's salt, water-making cells and mucus-making cells.
- Many children are diagnosed with CF before they show symptoms due to newborn screening programs that have been implemented.
- At the present time, there is no cure for CF; however, gene therapy research is being conducted.
- Treatment for your child could include: chest physical therapy, exercise, medication, digestive support and psychosocial care.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Providers Who Treat Cystic Fibrosis
Departments that Treat Cystic Fibrosis
Respiratory Care Services
A dedicated team of nearly 100 professionals provides respiratory care services around the clock for outpatients and inpatients at Children's National Hospital. Our therapists excel in the field for their technical knowledge as well as their expertise in working with kids.
Bone Health Program
Orthopaedists at Children's National offer world-renowned expertise and life-changing care, including surgery, for children at high risk for bone fracture.
Cystic Fibrosis Center
The Children's National Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center offers a multidisciplinary team of specialists who see to all aspects of care for inpatients and outpatients of all ages with CF.