Medical College of Wisconsin Cystic Fibrosis Program
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that: clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body to break down and absorb food. People with CF tend to have a lot of sinus problems.
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Symptoms
Diagnosis
Important Links
Providers
Julie A. Biller, MD
Chief, Professor
Stephanie Chadsey Zanowski, PhD
Director, Associate Professor
Rose Franco, MD
Professor
Pat Pfahler, RN, BSN
Adult Cystic Fibrosis Coordinator
Julie Siegel, MSW
Master's of Social Work
Patricia Dummer, RRT
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Michelle McDonagh, RD, CD
Registered Dietician