What is Cystic Fibrosis (CF)?

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a rare, progressive, genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. It causes the body to produce abnormally thick and sticky mucus, which can clog airways in the lungs and block the pancreas, leading to various health problems. In the United States, there are approximately 40,000 children and adults living with cystic fibrosis (and an estimated 105,000 people have been diagnosed with CF across 94 countries). CF can affect people of every racial and ethnic group.  Although there has been significant improvements in CF care in the last decade, there is still no cure for this life shortening disease.  With the support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and help from the NIH we are hopeful that research being done right now will find a cure and CF will stand for Cure Found.