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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that affects numerous systems of the body. It is a complicated disease that differs from person to person.

Cystic fibrosis may profoundly impact daily life when the patient is sick (has a lung or sinus infection or other CF-related illnesses). Life may be less affected if the patient is not ill.

After years of battling cystic fibrosis and watching life from the sidelines, Dedra’s double lung transplant at University of Utah Health gave her a second chance to breathe freely—and live fully.

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Learn how to navigate cystic fibrosis care with confidence, from treatments and school plans to building a supportive medical team.

People with cystic fibrosis often require care from a team of healthcare professionals. Learn more about the different medical professionals who treat CF here.

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