For people living with cystic fibrosis, daily life includes a consistent routine of therapy including medications and chest physiotherapy, along with regular visits to a CF clinic. Most individuals with cystic fibrosis lead normal, active lives for many years, pursuing education, staying physically active, and maintaining social relationships. Over time, progressive lung disease can begin to place increasing limitations on daily activities.
Thanks to advances in research and clinical care, growing numbers of children with CF are surviving into adulthood. In 1960, when the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) was founded, a child born with cystic fibrosis rarely lived four years. Today, half of all Canadians with CF are expected to live into their late-thirties and beyond.
In 2006, for the first time, more than 50% of all Canadians with CF were 18 years and older. These men and women are pursuing post-secondary education, careers and many are having families of their own; a tremendous accomplishment.
For more information, please visit the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Website.
