Summer is in the Air!
Let’s help Fibrosis patients enjoy it too
Join Our Team!
Point A Fibrosis is launching a volunteer program; join your local chapter today and work with a team to further our mission of making the life of those with fibrosis easier.
Learn more about volunteering or starting up your own chapter today by clicking the link below and joining our email list. We’re so glad to have you on our team!
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- CF is a genetic disorder that affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices.
- About 30,000 people in the United States have CF.
- Worldwide, about 70,000 to 100,000 people have CF.
- CF primarily affects the lungs and digestive system.
- CF is diagnosed when an individual has both a clinical presentation of the disease and evidence of CFTR dysfunction.
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- PF is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred.
- About 100,000 people in the United States have PF.
- Approximately 30,000 to 40,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.
- Worldwide, PF affects 13 to 20 out of every 100,000 people.
- PF is typically diagnosed through a combination of clinical examination, imaging tests, and sometimes lung biopsy.
Fibrosis at a Glance
Take a fast look at the main types of fibrosis, CF and PF.
We can advance together
Volunteer with Point A or hear from patients and faculty we’ve worked with before. Each person makes a difference, and you can too!
Explore More About CF
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Cystic Fibrosis won’t rest, and neither will we.
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