Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system.

Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices. It causes these fluids to become thick and sticky. They then plug up tubes, ducts, and passageways.

Symptoms vary and can include cough, repeated lung infections, inability to gain weight, and fatty stools.

Treatments may ease symptoms and reduce complications. Newborn screening helps with early diagnosis. 

 Our warrior was diagnosed with CF by newborn screening results. He has one deltaF508 and three rare (cf) genes. When I say “rare genes” they are cf genes that might get read over because they are not common in the cf data,or they are newly symptomatic genes. Only 1/3 rare genes are active. He is a very active young boy who loves theatre and sports. His daily routine involves breathing treatments,vitamins, enzymes supplements, vest,and a lot of physical therapy to break up mucus. We are grateful that our symptoms are more mild than other cases may be. We pray for those who are fighting and for those who lost the fight. 💛Join our team today! 💜 We will continue to spread awareness for CF, Build Hope and Pray that one day CF stands for CURE FOUND!