May is Cystic Fibrosis Month. Learn what causes cystic fibrosis, what the signs and symptoms are, and what treatments are available.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects different systems in your body, not just the respiratory system. There may also be changes in your liver, pancreas, intestines, muscles, bones, and reproductive organs.
Infection control is important in limiting the spread of germs between people with cystic fibrosis.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that affects different systems in your body.
There are several different ways cystic fibrosis patients can have their medications covered in Ontario. Learn what your child may qualify for and how to access these programs.
There are four CFTR modulators available in Canada that are used to treat cystic fibrosis (CF) in people with specific genetic mutations.
Physical activity and exercise are important parts of what you can do to manage cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn about activities you can do to improve lung function.
Physical activity and exercise are important parts of what you can do to manage cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn about activities you can do to improve your lung function.
People with cystic fibrosis can maintain healthy bodies with nutritional support and advice.
There are medications that you may have to take to keep your body healthy.
Oscillating PEP (positive expiratory pressure) is an airway clearance technique. Watch this video to learn the steps of performing oscillating PEP.
The Cystic Fibrosis Clinic is an interdisciplinary team of health-care providers. Learn about the people you will meet and how they can help you.
Regular clinic visits can help to identify health issues early on before they can cause harm.
Find out about cystic fibrosis and what you need to know to take care of it. Learn about how it can affect things such as exercise, nutrition and sleep and what you can do about it. Find resources to help you understand your rights with regards to your health care and help you to transition to adult care.
A nebulizer and compressor are used to provide nebulized medications. Learn more about nebulizers and compressors.
Learn about the importance of cleaning and disinfecting a reusable nebulizer and follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to do it.
Find out about the two most common types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symptoms and causes differ for each.
Learn what meconium is and why it is important that your baby pass their meconium in the first 24 hours of life.
Genetics can play an important role in your family's health. Learn more about genetics; genetic counselling, screening, and diagnosis; different genetic conditions; and how genetics relate to understanding and managing overall health.
Nicotine and cannabis are the two most common substances that can be 'vaped'. Learn about the health effects of vaping nicotine.
Learn what causes pancreatitis, what the signs and symptoms are and what treatments are available
Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat dehydration and other heat-related illnesses in children.
Your child needs to take the medicine called desmopressin. This information sheet explains what desmopressin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Read about poor weight gain, which is when a child does not grow or gain weight as expected. Learn about the causes and management of poor weight gain in infants and young children.
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