Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food – benefits in the cystic fibrosis diet
PROBIOTICS yogurt kefir milk buttermilk soy/nut milks fermented soft cheeses (also gouda, cheddar, swiss, parmesan) kombucha tea sauerkraut (unpasteurized) kimchi […]
Intestinal Bacteria in Research Articles: immune system and digestion
Earlier this month, the article by LittleLab4CF, Fecal Microbial Transplants and the book “Gut” discussed the importance of having and […]
Climate Change and Respiratory Infections (cystic fibrosis symptoms)
A recent article in the journal of the American Thoracic Society looks at how climate change is influencing respiratory infections. […]
Fecal Microbial Transplants and “Gut” by Guilia Enders
Cystic Fibrosis symptoms manifest in many ways, including gastrointestinal problems. Over the years, CysticFibrosis.com member and moderator LittleLab4CF has helped […]
Understanding Pharma Controversies in the News
Many people have heard of the company, Turing Pharmaceuticals, which last year raised the price of a drug by over […]
SpiroCall: Lung Function Measured by Phone
Regular measurement in lung function changes through spirometry testing, is a vital part of monitoring cystic fibrosis symptoms. As this […]
Cystic Fibrosis treatment: lung transplant facts and member experiences
Lung transplantation is something a person with Cystic Fibrosis might consider late in the progression of the disease, when life […]
Documentary: Sisters living with Cystic Fibrosis
Olivia Shivas from Attitude Pictures in New Zealand wrote to cysticfibrosis.com about a documentary series her organization has created that […]
Cystic Fibrosis testing: Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) publishes up-to-date information about cystic fibrosis testing on its Genetic and Rare Disease Information […]
Survey of Cystic Fibrosis Patients by GeneFo
As reported on the website Cystic Fibrosis News Today,GeneFo, the online platform for organizing different chronic disease communities, surveyed 2,400 […]