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Cystic Fibrosis Weekly Update Contents: Orkambi May Be More Effective in CF Patients with Inflamed Airways, Study Suggests Tips for Keeping a Germ-free Household Hey, CF Caregivers, Your Loving Words Help Us Survive Orkambi May Be More Effective in CF Patients with Inflamed Airways, Study Suggests Oct 17, 2018 10:00 am | Ana Pena Two compounds that make up approved cystic fibrosis (CF) therapy Orkambi — lumacaftor and ivacaftor — may work more effectively in patients whose airways are inflamed, according to new research. By mimicking the inflamed CF airways of patients in the lab, researchers also established a new preclinical model to study the efficacy of available and new modulator […] The post Orkambi May Be More Effective in CF Patients with Inflamed Airways, Study Suggestsappeared first on Cystic Fibrosis News Today. Read More Tips for Keeping a Germ-free Household Oct 17, 2018 09:00 am | Janeil Whitworth With the dreaded cold and flu season upon us, my household is gearing up to protect ourselves and avoid sickness as much as possible. Everyone with cystic fibrosis is aware of how a simple cold or flu can evolve into a much more serious problem with lasting consequences. We all know how important annual flu […] The post Tips for Keeping a Germ-free Household appeared first on Cystic Fibrosis News Today. Read More Hey, CF Caregivers, Your Loving Words Help Us Survive Oct 16, 2018 09:00 am | Brad Dell It’s World Mental Health Day! Well, it won’t be when you read this. But it is as I write this. I posted some confessions on Instagram about my struggles with mental health, and I got a bunch of incredibly kind messages from friends saying they support me, that I look “dashing,” and that they appreciate […] The post Hey, CF Caregivers, Your Loving Words Help Us Survive appeared first on Cystic Fibrosis News Today. Read More   Recent News Synspira’s Candidate SNSP113 Wins FDA Orphan Designation to Treat Bacterial Infections in Cystic Fibrosis Let’s Talk About What a CF Cure Really Means Synthetic Antimicrobial Peptide Can Destroy Biofilms in CF Patients, Study Reports Why It’s Better to Be Open About CF, Especially When Dating Bicarbonate Eyed as Weapon to Combat 2 Most Prevalent Bacteria in CF