Pediatric Playbook - Cystic Fibrosis

http://on.chbos.org/cystic_fibrosis Watch as Boston Children's physician Debra Boyer explains cystic fibrosis -- and how it affects the body -- in our new series, Pediatric Playbooks. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common hereditary (inherited) chronic disease that can affect multiple parts of your child's body --- most commonly her lungs and digestive system. The goals of treatment are to ease severity of your child's symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. At the present time, there is no cure for CF, but with medical and psychosocial support, many children and adolescents with CF can cope well and lead a productive life.