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Fact sheet for employers

Fact sheet for employers

This information provides an overview of what CF is, how it impacts daily life and information about ongoing management. The aim is to educate employers about CF, and provide ways for employers and organisations to support employees to achieve their education goals. This fact sheet is available via the CFStrong website. Read More

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Fact sheet for tertiary educators

Fact sheet for tertiary educators

This information provides an overview of what CF is, how it impacts daily life and information about ongoing management. The aim is to inform educators about CF, and provide ways for individuals and organisations to support students to achieve their education goals. This fact sheet is available via the CFStrong website. Read More

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CFStrong: A Guide for Health Professionals

CFStrong: A Guide for Health Professionals

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of cystic fibrosis for health professionals. It covers all aspects of cystic fibrosis including gastrointestinal, psychosocial, infection prevention and control, lung transplantation, family planning, end-of-life issues, continuing care in the community, and future directions. CFStrong includes stories from people living with CF who share their experience. Read More

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Sexual Health and Fertility

Sexual Health and Fertility

CFWA provides various factsheets for people with CF, carers, and family. This includes information on family planning for CF partners, female and male reproduction, future pregnancies for CF carriers and pregnancy. Read More

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Medications and Procedures

Medications and Procedures

CFWA provides various factsheets for people with CF, carers, and family. This includes information on bronchoscopy, CFTR modulator therapies, enzymes, lung transplant, mediations, nebulisers, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), pill swallowing, ports and spirometry (see Medications and procedures section). Read More

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Transplant

Transplant

Advances in CF treatment have resulted in people living longer healthier lives, however some people will still require an organ transplant to further prolong their lives. This link provides information on lung transplant, transplant support and other available resources. Read More

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Infection Control

Infection Control

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

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CFPhysio – for healthcare professionals

CFPhysio – for healthcare professionals

Physiotherapy information and learning management system for healthcare professionals working with individuals with CF. Read More

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CFPhysio – for people with CF and caregivers

CFPhysio – for people with CF and caregivers

Information and resources about physiotherapy treatment and management for individuals with CF, parents and caregivers. Read More

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Airway Clearance

Airway Clearance

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

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