Five posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 6/8-14/2025.
06/09/2025 – ‘It’s not contagious’: How to address stigmas about the CF cough – If you’re reading this you are familiar with CF, but there many who are unaware of CF. This article offers tips for acquainting the uninitiated.
06/10/2025 – Yeast can now produce human DNase1 – A different aspect of the value of research. This is not a new medicine but a new way to produce a medicine frequently used in CF treatments. The hope is that the new production method will reduce the cost of CF care.
06/11/2025 – Living With CF While Homeless – We have said many times that CF does not exempt you from other hardships. This story deals with non-medical conditions that require extra strength to pull through.
06/12/2025 – Poor or fair health in CF for some despite CFTR modulators: Study – CFTR modulators have brought great improvements but they are not “the cure.” This study determined that despite breathing improvements, some modulator users struggled with other aspects of CF.
06/14/2025 – “I just want to let the other dads know that it’s tough to start with, but it gets better” – There are many sources of information on, and support for, life with CF. But there is nothing like help offered by those who share the experience.