The Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Center is one of the world’s largest and most experienced, and our lung care is continually recognized as among the best by U.S. News & World Report.
Overview
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a complex, life-threatening, inherited disease that mainly affects your lungs and gastrointestinal system. If you have cystic fibrosis, you may find it difficult to breathe and you may have recurring lung infections. CF can also affect other organs, such as your pancreas, where it prevents the release of digestive enzymes that enable your body to absorb vital nutrients.
The majority of people with CF are diagnosed by newborn screening. Today, the median predicted survival age is close to 40, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Our approach
M Health Fairview physicians are known throughout the world for their care of people with lung diseases, such as CF. Our adult patients are cared for at Center for Lung Science and Health within the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Children with CF are cared for in the Discovery Clinic at University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital.
Children and adults are cared for by a multidisciplinary team that provides patients with CF the highest quality of life possible. Our team includes physicians, nurse coordinators, respiratory therapists, dietitians, social workers, and genetic counselors. In addition we have many sub-specialists experienced in pediatric or adult cystic fibrosis care including otolaryngologists (ENT), gastroenterologists, hepatologists, endocrinologists, interventional radiologists, and surgeons.
This center is one of the world’s largest and most experienced, and our lung care is continually recognized as among the best by U.S. News & World Report. Many of our physicians are also researchers, seeking new therapies and trying to understand and control potential complications of CF. We support a variety of clinical trials and encourage patients to take advantage of them. With an intensive focus on preventive care, our cystic fibrosis patients enjoy a life expectancy well above the national average.
Cystic Fibrosis Research
Our commitment to research began in 1961 and continues today with research teams dedicated to both pediatric and adult patients. Many of our physicians are seeking new therapies and trying to understand and control complications.
We support a variety of clinical trials and encourage patients to take advantage of them. By participating in clinical trials you offer promise and hope to future generations.
