She was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis – an inherited condition that causes mucus buildup in the lungs, and often leads to ...

lung transplant candidates with cystic fibrosis had maintained or increased their rehabilitation measures, according to study data. “The present study highlights the importance of physiological ...

Researchers have identified a potential new way to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a deadly and currently incurable lung disease that affects more than 3 million people worldwide.

Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that attacks the lungs, affects roughly 1 in 3,000 people, and cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) is its most common complication, a rare and unique type ...

Purpose. The successful use of inhaled morphine to relieve dyspnea in a patient with end-stage cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease is described. Dyspnea, the sensation of breathlessness or labored ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, digestive system and other organs. Babies are screened for it when they are born. Now, those living with the ...

Ms Pierce's lung function improved dramatically - from 55% to 71% - her condition is now much more stable and her visits to hospital less frequent. Cystic fibrosis is the most common inherited ...