Cystic fibrosis - resources
Resources - cystic fibrosisInformation
The following organizations are good resources for information on cystic fibrosis:
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract, and other areas of the body. It is one of th...
Read Article Now Book Mark Article- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- www.cdc.gov/genomics/disease/cystic_fibrosis.htm
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation -- www.cff.org
- Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center -- rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6233/cystic-fibrosis
- March of Dimes -- www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/planning-baby/cystic-fibrosis-and-your-baby
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute -- www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/cystic-fibrosis
- US National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus -- medlineplus.gov/cysticfibrosis.html
Review Date: 11/12/2022
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.