Airways Under Pressure: Navigating Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Care

Course overview

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a complex, inherited genetic disorder that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system, but its impact extends to multiple organs throughout the body. Thick, sticky mucus resulting from the faulty CFTR gene leads to chronic respiratory problems, frequent infections, and significant digestive difficulties, making CF a lifelong, progressive disease that varies in severity among patients. Advancements in treatments and multidisciplinary care have improved outcomes, enabling many individuals to live longer and healthier lives, though respiratory failure remains a leading cause of mortality.