Childen's Hospital Boston
International Visitorsdotted lineRequest Appointmentdotted lineDirections
 advanced search
About Us Find a Specialist Locations Careers Press Room Giving To
Clinical Services For Patients & Families For Health Professionals Research
or find by letter:  A-F  G-L  M-R  S-Z

Cystic Fibrosis Center

 Cystic Fibrosis Center
  Adult Team
 Email this page
 Printer Friendly
 Return to
 Respiratory Diseases
 X
Flower Adult CF Program
The Adult CF Program provides comprehensive care for adults (ages 18 and older) with cystic fibrosis.
Missed our Live Adult CF Webcast on Sept 22?
Click on the link below to watch the recording!
For more information on our ongoing clinical research studies, please click the following link to view a message from Erin Leone, Clinical Research Coordinator.
Care Team
The Adult CF Program provides personalized care and support to our patients and families through a team approach.

The program brings together specialists from many areas of medicine to address the unique needs of our adult patients. Our entire staff has extensive experience working with adults with CF.

The adult team includes:

  • a group of physician providers
  • dedicated nurses
  • social workers
  • physical therapists
  • nutritionists

The team meets weekly to discuss patients and share their assessments and concerns with one another.

Our Services
The Adult Program provides comprehensive care, including:

  • Diagnostic testing such as:
    • sweat tests
    • genetic tests
    • throat cultures
    • sputum cultures
    • blood work
    • chest x-rays

  • Pulmonary function tests to see how well your lungs are working

  • Close monitoring of nutritional status

  • Emotional support and counseling services

  • Patient education regarding such things as nutrition, avoiding infections, and caring for yourself at home

  • Training in airway clearance techniques and exercise regimens

  • Access to patient support groups and CF community organizations

  • Adult transition management
 X
Click here for BWH Inpatient Admission Information
Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Emergencies:
Urgent office visits can be arranged as needed, in addition to routine follow-up appointments.

Read more about Visiting Our Center.

 X
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Accessibility Give Now en Español