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Cystic Fibrosis

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The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center at Children’s of Minnesota diagnoses and treats children in all stages of CF. Our dedication to family-centered care and education helps children and their families learn to live with CF.

CF care is a leading programs at Children’s, called a cornerstone program. These are major programs meeting rigorous criteria for excellence, including clinical research, use of advanced technology, and evidence-based practice.

Care at Children’s for patients with CF ranks among the top 10 programs nationally in key outcomes measured by the National Cystic Fibrosis Registry. Children's provides a continuum of care through coordinated inpatient and outpatient services, from diagnosis through long-term follow-up. The Cystic Fibrosis Center of Children’s provides state-of-the art comprehensive care for children with CF.

About the CF program at Children's
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What is Cystic Fibrosis?


CF is a chronic, progressive, life-limiting genetic disease that affects about 30,000 people in the United States. An altered gene causes cells to produce mucus that is thicker and stickier, resulting in blocked ducts which affects the function of certain organ systems.

New therapies and treatments are constantly improving life expectancy and quality of life for people with CF. In fact, 40 percent of people with CF are adults.

What is cystic fibrosis?
How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
What is a genetic disease?
Learn about newborn screening
"Understanding newborn screening for cystic fibrosis" brochure 		 

Ongoing Cystic Fibrosis Care


The Cystic Fibrosis Center at Children’s provides state-of-the art care to monitor every aspect of your child’s cystic fibrosis. Care may include scheduled annual vistis; or, sometimes children with CF need to be admitted to the hospital when they are sick.

Learn more hospital and clinic visits:

Clinic visits
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L.I.F.E. with Cystic Fibrosis Education Sheets:

L.I.F.E. stands for Lifetime Involving Fitness and Exercise. The Cystic Fibrosis disease process can cause negative changes in the musculoskeletal system, therefore, fitness and exercise aids in preventing a decline in this system. Listed below are suggestions of age-appropriate exercise activities that focus on areas that are affected by CF.
Infants
Ages 1-3
Ages 4-6
Ages 7 and older

Refer a Patient

1 (866) 755-2121

Schedule an Appointment

(612) 863-3226

The Children's Cystic Fibrosis Center is located on the Children's campus in Minneapolis (Map).

2545 Chicago Avenue South
617 Medical Office Building
Minneapolis, MN 55404

CF Events

The CF Community Parent Support Group meets the fourth Monday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Learn more

CF Education Day Nov. 8

CF Education Day is Nov. 8. View this nutrition presentation created by Susan Gustafson, parent, and Cynthia Brady, MS, BSN, CPNP. And view our nutrition page for additional resources.
A multidisciplinary team experienced in pediatrics focuses on compassionate care and thorough management of your child’s health care needs.
Proper nutrition is key to strong lung function. The nutritionists at Children’s partner with patients and their families to map out the best diet for each person.