Child with CF

Airway Clearance

Firefly Admin March 22, 2023

Factsheets on airway clearance techniques, autogenic drainage, baby PEP, huff and cough, MPD and percussion, physio tips for toddlers, physio routines and organisation, positive expiratory pressure. Read More

CF Comorbidities

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Factsheets on bowel health, bone health, bronchiectasis, CF-related diabetes, continence, dehydration, DIOS, haemoptysis, meconium ileus, pneumothorax and reflux. Read More

Living with CF for Children

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Information about airway clearance, exercise, nutrition, medications and procedures, infection and prevention control, comorbidities and complications, emotional wellbeing, behavioural support, the CF clinic and hospital, school and day-care, travel and general health. Read More

About CF

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information about CF genes, how you get CF, symptoms, treatment and infection control. Read More

CF Diagnosis

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information about newborn screening, sweat testing, late diagnosis, supports and other useful resources. Read More

Genetic Carrier Screening

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information about carrier screening, what it is and useful contacts. Read More

Carrier Screening and Diagnosis

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Factsheets on carrier screening and sweat testing. Read More

CF Nutrition Guidelines ANZ

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

CF Nutrition Guidelines for Australia and New Zealand, primarily for health professionals but of interest to other people living with CF. Published on the websites of Cystic Fibrosis Australia, Cystic Fibrosis NZ and Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand in 2021. Read More

The First 12 Months

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

An overview of CF in the first 12 months of life with CF, and what to expect. Includes a link to The first 12 months handbook. Read More

What is CF?

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

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