Cystic Fibrosis

Do All Cystic Fibrosis Modulators Improve Killing of Bacteria?

Treated immune cells function properly to kill more bacteria, depending on the treatment and the bacteria.

February 12, 2019 | Written by Lauren Dembeck

Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Medicine

Could Earlier Spirometry Get CF Inpatients Home Sooner?

A retrospective chart review suggests early spirometry is associated with shorter length of stay.

June 26, 2018 | Written by Katie Brind'Amour, PhD, MS, CHES

Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Medicine

Sweat Chloride Should Be the First-Line CF Test, but Often Isn’t

A study finds that CFTR mutation analysis is being ordered before (or without) sweat chloride in some cases, potentially leading to missed diagnoses, increased patient anxiety and unnecessary costs.

June 27, 2017 | Written by Jeb Phillips

Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Medicine