RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Achieving the Mission
JF Respiratory Care
FD American Association for Respiratory Care
SP 788
OP 795
VO 54
IS 6
A1 Bruce C Marshall
A1 Chris M Penland
A1 Leslie Hazle
A1 Melissa Ashlock
A1 Diana Wetmore
A1 Preston W Campbell III
A1 Robert J Beall
YR 2009
UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/54/6/788.abstract
AB The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a voluntary, nonprofit, health organization whose mission is “to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.” While substantial progress has been made, as evidenced by a marked increase in the median predicted age of survival, much work remains to be done. Ongoing medical programs and activities of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which span basic science, drug discovery, drug development, clinical care, patient education, and advocacy, will be described in this article. The key role of respiratory therapists in the cystic fibrosis community will be highlighted.