Yale researchers have identified a possible driver of the persistent inflammation that causes irreversible lung damage in patients with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that impairs breathing and ...

A new multi-site study led by researchers at CU Anschutz shows that people with cystic fibrosis (CF) who start the ...

Scientists have made a key breakthrough for treating respiratory diseases by developing a new drug delivery system that transports genetic therapies directly to the lungs, opening promising ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Many patients with advanced cystic fibrosis — an illness that causes thick mucus secretions — turn to lung transplants to improve their quality of life. But in taking that step, they ...

Scientists have developed a drug to treat the uncontrolled secretion of mucins in the airways, which causes potentially life-threatening symptoms in millions of Americans with lung diseases. A ...

Most of Dedra’s life was spent on the sidelines. She was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis – an inherited condition that causes mucus buildup in the lungs, and often leads to infections and damage to ...

While therapies continue to improve, prevention remains the strongest line of defense. Stopping smoking dramatically lowers ...

Nicholas Kelly was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as an infant and has never been healthy enough to work full time. He uses a nebulizer that delivers medication for treating his cystic fibrosis. Ken ...