Cystic Fibrosis

Understanding Cystic Fibrosis causes, symptoms and the disease

Understanding Cystic Fibrosis causes, symptoms and the disease

Cystic Fibrosis is a chronic and deadly disease that is known to affect a large number of people in Australia. The disease is scientifically categorized to be genetic, and it is passed and/or inherited from one parent of one generation to another. The disorder has […]

Cost of living with Cystic Fibrosis in Australia: An overview of the out of pocket medical expenses that Australians are paying each year.

Cost of living with Cystic Fibrosis in Australia: An overview of the out of pocket medical expenses that Australians are paying each year.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that can significantly shorten the life span of individuals unless they are given timely medical intervention. It is a progressive condition that can easily impact multiple organ systems and lead to overall deteriorating health. With the progression of the […]

The most expensive drug called Kalydeco, a cure drug treatment for children and adults living with Cystic Fibrosis in Australia

The most expensive drug called Kalydeco, a cure drug treatment for children and adults living with Cystic Fibrosis in Australia

What Is Cystic Fibrosis? A rare illness, cystic fibrosis, is caused by an unusual gene mutation. Patients suffers from thick mucus clogging the individual’s organs causing discomfort trying to digest food, declining lung capacity and performance, scarring, increased sweat chloride levels causing skin wrinkling and […]

Covering Costs For Children With Cystic Fibrosis

Covering Costs For Children With Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis affects 1 in 2,500 babies who are born with Cystic Fibrosis. This means there is a 1 in 4 chance that any baby will have Cystic Fibrosis. With such a large number of Australian families having to deal with children with Cystic Fibrosis, […]