General Resources & Additional Information

The Cystic Fibrosis Center at the Children’s Hospital of Illinois does more than just provide outstanding patient care. We are also an educational resource. We are committed to educating and increasing knowledge of Cystic Fibrosis among the CF community and the public. As part of this commitment, we have included links to reliable Cystic Fibrosis resources. Below you will find two categories of resources. The first category is called “General Resources” and includes introductory CF materials. The second category is called “Additional Information” and it contains resources to further enhance your CF knowledge.

General Resources

• CF & Exposure to Second Hand Smoke (PDF - 54.8 KB)
• Day to Day Exercise and Cystic Fibrosis (PDF - 420.3 KB)
• Giving You Child Medicine (PDF - 121.0 KB)
• Know Your Health Insurance (PDF - 765.4 KB)
  • Additional Information:  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• PICC Fact Sheet (PDF - 63.2 KB)
  • Additional Information:  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• Ports Fact Sheet (PDF - 70.0 KB)
• Sweat Test Fact Sheet (PDF - 34.4 KB)
  • Additional Information:  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• Work With CF & Insurance (PDF - 116.5 KB)

Additional Information

• Adherence and CF Information Sheet (PDF - 40.3 KB)
• An Introduction to CF for Patients and Families (PDF - 2.9 MB)
• Beginning CF Care (PDF - 1.8 MB)
• CF Glossary (PDF - 265.9 KB)