Adult with CF

International Committee for Mental Health in CF Guidelines

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

International guidelines for best-practice mental health care in CF, published in 2016 by the Intenrational Committee for Mental Health in CF, a partnership between Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and European Cystic Fibrosis Society. Provides consensus statements for screening and treating depression and anxiety. This document is primarily for health professionals but of interest to other people living with CF. Read More

Work and CF

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

This useful article and accompanying factsheet covers some great questions to consider when thinking about employment. This would be a useful prompt to discuss adjustments with a potential employer, and there is a section of information specifically for the employer to understand CF. Read More

Living with CF

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

An overview of life with CF across the lifespan. Read More

What is CF?

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Resources on CF symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and genetic testing. Read More

CF Food and CF Cooking: Guide for Adults

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

A guide to nutrition for adults with CF. Read More

CF Bites

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Recipes for people living with CF. Read More

Nutrition for Adults

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information on nutrition, exercise, weight, comorbidities, CF treatment and health for adults with CF. Recipes are provided too! Read More

CF Donut

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

CF Donut is a health portal from Cystic Fibrosis Australia that provides information about co-morbidities associated with CF across every bodily function. Read More

What they don’t tell you

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

A young person’s guide to sexual and reproductive health issues in CF. Read More

Jobs for people with cystic fibrosis

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

An article that answers frequently asked questions focusing on people living with CF and considerations around work. Read More