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Intro to CF
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and
other organs. Keep reading to learn how to treat and live with CF.
Overview of CF
Testing and Genetics
New to CF?
For Teachers
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OVERVIEW OF CF
Read a quick guide about
cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and
other organs. Read our guide to learn more.
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TESTING AND GENETICS
Dig in a little bit further
Looking for more information on testing for CF and the genetics behind it?
Keep reading.
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Testing for CF
Diagnosing cystic fibrosis is a multistep process. A complete diagnostic
evaluation should include a newborn screening, a sweat chloride test, a
genetic or carrier test, and a clinical evaluation at a CF Foundation-
accredited care center.
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Role of Genetics
Close to 40,000 people in the U.S. have cystic fibrosis, a rare genetic
disease. The majority of people with CF are diagnosed by age 2 thanks to
newborn screening tests. If you have CF or are considering testing for it,
knowing about the role of genetics in CF can help you make decisions
about your health care.
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Have you or your child just been diagnosed with CF? We know it can feel
hard to know where to start, so we've collected a few key items to help
you. We welcome you to this amazing community.
I'M AN ADULT WHO WAS JUST DIAGNOSED
MY CHILD HAS JUST BEEN DIAGNOSED
FOR TEACHERS
The partnership between
schools and families
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Settings how schools and families can work together to create a positive,
productive learning environments for children with cystic fibrosis.
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For help with Insurance, Financial, Legal, and Other
Issues
Contact a dedicated CF Foundation Compass case manager:
Call us at 844-COMPASS
(1-844-266-7277)
Mon - Thu, 9 am - 7 pm ET
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