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Infection Control

Firefly Admin May 8, 2023

CFWA provides various factsheets for people with CF, carers, and family. This includes information on cepacia, common infections, Pseudomonas, immunizations, infection and prevention control and the flu. (See infection control section) 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

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

Living with CF for Adults

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information about airway clearance, exercise, nutrition, emotional wellbeing, medications and procedures, comorbidities and complications, infection and prevention control, hospital support, fertility and parenting with CF, employment and travel. Read More

Carrier Screening and Diagnosis

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Factsheets on carrier screening and sweat testing. Read More

Living with CF for Young People

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Information about managing CF, airway clearance, exercise, nutrition, medications and procedures, comorbidities and complications, infection and prevention control, hospital support, emotional wellbeing, sexual health, school and work and travel. Read More

Living with CF for Young People

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

Resources on managing CF, mental health and wellbeing, talking about CF, transition, secondary school, socialising, sexual health, getting a job, travel and concessions and benefits, transplants, university and further study. Read More

Living with CF for Children

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Resources on managing CF, mental health and wellbeing, talking about CF, childcare and preschool, primary school, travel and concessions and benefits. Read More