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Initial clinic visit: the nurse will ask you about your health history including a review of your medications the health care team will do a complete sleep history your sleep study results will be reviewed further testing (e.g., CPAP sleep study) may be scheduled, if necessary the healthcare team...

Cystic fibrosis is a genetically inherited, lethal disease. CF occurs in all ethnic groups with the highest incidence occurring in the caucasian population. CF is a multi-organ disease affecting primarily the lungs and the digestive system. In the lungs, CF causes severe breathing problems. A build...

Welcome to the Cystic Fibrosis Program at Children's Hosptial and London Health Sciences Centre. The CF program cares for both children and adults with CF. Our dedicated team of health care professionals provides comprehensive care and support to patients and their families. Children or adults who...

People with cystic fibrosis do airway clearance techniques (ACT) at least twice a day to loosen and get rid of the mucus from the lungs. Clearing mucus helps to reduce the severity of lung infections and improve lung function. Some airway clearance techniques require help from family members...

Worsened lung infections are a common complication of CF. Symptoms could include but aren’t limited to the following: a change in lung condition indicated by an increased or decreased cough, change in sputum thickness or colour, chest pain, increased shortness of breath and blood in the sputum...

Location: Victoria Hospital, Zone E - 5th floor 300 wing Clinic Routines: Clinic appointments are once every three to five months or more often if needed. Clinics are held on Tuesdays. You will see the team members and we will review your care and answer any questions you may have. The physician...

Chest X-ray A chest X-ray is a picture of the chest that shows your heart, lungs, airway, blood vessels, and lymph nodes. A chest X-ray also shows the bones of your spine and chest, including your breastbone, ribs, collarbone, and the upper part of your spine. A chest X-ray helps the doctor to...

Nutrition needs change with age—especially for people with cystic fibrosis. Dietitians at your cystic fibrosis clinic offer specially tailored dietary programs for each stage of life. Children and teens with cystic fibrosis need extra calories to grow and develop. Everyone with CF, no matter their...

Location: Sault Area Hospital, 969 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON Clinic Routines: Clinics are run three times a year (usually in February, June and September). We will send you a letter approximately two months before your appointment to remind you of the day and time of clinic. We will...