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Systematic Reviews of Physiotherapy for Cystic Fibrosis. International Physiotherapy Group for Cystic Fibrosis. For those of you who have not already come into contact with this organisation, we would like to draw your attention to the The IPG/CF is an International working committee founded in 1986, and was also a member of the S/MAC of the ICF(M)A.

International Physiotherapy Group for Cystic Fibrosis

The mission of the IPG/CF is: • To promote optimal physiotherapy management for people with CF. • To improve International communication between physiotherapists. • To promote research in Physiotherapy. • To cooperate with National CF Associations. • To cooperate CFW. • To cooperate with the World Confederation for Physiotherapists. • To promote and advise in the organisation of a physiotherapy meeting to run parallel to the CFW or EWGCF meetings. As a member of CFW, to exchange representatives with the council and through these transmit pertinent information whenever necessary. The IPG/CF consists of a national contact person in each member country and a core committee. May 7, 2010 - Physiotherapy Greetings to everyone reading our IPG/CF newsletter. Glossary_final_1st_edn_july_2007. European Cystic Fibrosis Society (ECFS)

Cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs and digestive system.

Cystic fibrosis

An inherited condition, cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices. These secreted fluids are normally thin and slippery. But in cystic fibrosis, a defective gene causes the secretions to become thick and sticky. Instead of acting as a lubricant, the secretions plug up tubes, ducts and passageways, especially in the lungs and pancreas. Cystic fibrosis is most common in white people of Northern European ancestry, but also occurs in Hispanics, African-Americans and some Native Americans. Although cystic fibrosis requires daily care, most people with the condition are able to attend school and work, and have a better quality of life than in previous decades. SymptomsJun. 13, 2012 References What is cystic fibrosis?

What Is Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis (SIS-tik fi-BRO-sis), or CF, is an inherited disease of the secretory (see-KREH-tor-ee) glands.

What Is Cystic Fibrosis

Secretory glands include glands that make mucus and sweat. "Inherited" means the disease is passed from parents to children through genes. People who have CF inherit two faulty genes for the disease—one from each parent. The parents likely don't have the disease themselves. CF mainly affects the lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs. Overview Mucus is a substance made by tissues that line some organs and body cavities, such as the lungs and nose. If you have CF, your mucus becomes thick and sticky. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Home. Federación Española de Fibrosis Quística.