Email this pagePediatric Pulmonology
Cystic Fibrosis Center
Social Work
The social workers in Pediatric Pulmonology provide support services to patients and families living with cystic fibrosis. Services include psychosocial assessment, treatment and/or referral to appropriate community providers, and other resources.
Contact
Marcy ODell, LMSW
Phone: (585) 275-2464
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic condition in children and adults. It most often affects the lungs and digestive system of the body. Children with CF may have chronic lung infections and/or poor digestion of their food. Symptoms which are sometimes seen in CF but are also common in other illnesses may include:
- A chronic cough
- Frequent infections in the lungs
- Wheezing/asthma
- Nasal polyps
- Difficulty gaining weight
- Salty taste of the skin
