A New Day for Cystic Fibrosis

Speaker: John Schuen, MD

Advances in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) medical care and management have accelerated over the last decade. This talk will help Pediatric Providers understand the rationale for current practices, new therapeutic options and future direction of CF care.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand cystic fibrosis diagnosis & epidemiology.

• State the current approaches to medical therapy that have dramatically improved the median life span of people with cystic fibrosis.

• Understand modulator therapy on people with cystic fibrosis.

• Review potential new strategies for advancing health and wellness for those not eligible for modulator therapy.

• Consider future care options in the context of modulator therapy.