Pediatric Pulmonology

Cystic Fibrosis Center

Events 

  • Family Advisory Board Meeting - Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 6-7pm at the new Clinical Translational Science Institute located on Crittenden Blvd near Kendrick Road, next to Helen Wood Hall. There is a dedicated parking lot outside the building (no need to park in the garage!). Parking vouchers will be provided. Please contact Marcy Odell at (585) 275-9105 for more information.
  • FIRST Annual Finger Lakes Aptalis CF Cycle for Life ® - Saturday, August 20, 2011 at SUNY Geneseo. For more information on the Cycle for Life.

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