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Cystic fibrosis (CF)

May is Cystic Fibrosis Month. Learn what causes cystic fibrosis, what the signs and symptoms are, and what treatments are available.

How cystic fibrosis affects your body

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.

Cystic fibrosis: Infection control

Infection control is important in limiting the spread of germs between people with cystic fibrosis.

Cystic fibrosis overview

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that affects different systems in your body.

Accessing medications for cystic fibrosis in Ontario

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.

CFTR modulators: Overview

There are four CFTR modulators available in Canada that are used to treat cystic fibrosis (CF) in people with specific genetic mutations.

Living with cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis: Physical activity and exercise

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.

Cystic fibrosis: Physical activity and exercise

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.

Cystic fibrosis: Medications

There are medications that you may have to take to keep your body healthy.

Cystic fibrosis and nutrition

People with cystic fibrosis can maintain healthy bodies with nutritional support and advice.

Cystic fibrosis: Airway clearance techniques

​Oscillating PEP (positive expiratory pressure) is an airway clearance technique. Watch this video to learn the steps of performing oscillating PEP.

Cystic fibrosis: The health-care team

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.

Cystic fibrosis: Using a nebulizer and compressor

A nebulizer and compressor are used to provide nebulized medications. Learn more about nebulizers and compressors.

Cystic fibrosis: Clinic appointment

Regular clinic visits can help to identify health issues early on before they can cause harm.

Reusable nebulizers: Use and maintenance

Learn about the importance of cleaning and disinfecting a reusable nebulizer and follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to do it.

Types of diabetes

Find out about the two most common types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symptoms and causes differ for each.

Meconium and meconium-related conditions

Learn what meconium is and why it is important that your baby pass their meconium in the first 24 hours of life.

Information about vaping of nicotine

​Nicotine and cannabis are the two most common substances that can be 'vaped'. Learn about the health effects of vaping nicotine.

Pancreatitis

Learn what causes pancreatitis, what the signs and symptoms are and what treatments are available

Heat-related illness: How to prevent

Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat dehydration and other heat-related illnesses in children.

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare inherited disease that can cause recurring lung, ear and sinus infections. Find out how the condition is caused and treated and the long-term outlook for children with PCD.

Desmopressin

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.