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in-page-cta_container"><div class="in-page-cta data-gtm-ctaNav"><div id="block-schedule-appt" class="in-page-cta--link"><div class="field field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="https://phoenixchildrens.org/request-appointment" target="_blank">Schedule an Appointment</a></div></div><div id="block-refer-patient" class="in-page-cta--link"><div class="field field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="/healthcare-professionals/patient-referrals">Refer a Patient</a></div></div><div id="block-cta-phone" class="in-page-cta--link"><div class="icon-phone field field--type-telephone field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="tel:+1-602-933-0985">(602) 933-0985</a></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="section container-fluid layout"><div ><div class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodecare-detailbody"><div class="page--body clearfix text-formatted field field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic disease that affects approximately 40,000 children and adults in the United States. This inherited disease produces thick mucus that makes breathing difficult, causes lung infections, and often prevents normal digestion. Cystic fibrosis is considered a life-shortening disease, but advances in care have increased survival into adulthood, and even more promising new therapies are being developed.</p><div><div><div><p>Phoenix Children鈥檚<a href="/specialties-conditions/cystic-fibrosis-cf-program/pediatric-cystic-fibrosis-cf-program" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="b593a73e-d53f-465c-9c2f-835f7ac8835f" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Program"> Pediatric CF Program</a> and <a href="/specialties-conditions/cystic-fibrosis-cf-program/adult-cystic-fibrosis-cf-program" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="ebd96a3c-737a-4adc-aaca-a6d390f706ff" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Program">Adult CF Program</a> are the oldest and largest CF Programs in Arizona. We provide comprehensive care to nearly 500 individuals with cystic fibrosis ranging in age from infancy to well past 60 years of age. Our patients come from all areas of Arizona as well as out-of-state.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="block block-paragraph-blocks block-paragraph-fieldnodefield-widgets0care-detail"><div class="widget__container body-content paragraph paragraph--type--basic-content paragraph--view-mode--default body-content--title-center"><h2 class="body-content-title pacific-blue field field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item"> Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Care Center </h2><div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Outcomes for individuals with cystic fibrosis are optimized when care is received at an accredited CF Care Center. These care centers have specially trained CF providers and a dedicated CF support team. Our CF Care Center is accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In addition, Phoenix Children's is consistently recognized as a "Best Children's Hospital" by聽<em>U.S. News & World Report</em>.</p><p>Our CF team takes a proactive, family-centered approach to caring for children and adults. Our multidisciplinary team of specially trained doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, dietitians, social workers, and other specialty providers work with your family to develop an individualized care. This includes focusing on routine visits, early identification of problems related to CF, family/patient/community education, maintaining mental and emotional health and how to approach living life with CF.</p><p>Our Family Education Day is used to update our families about clinical and basic research trends, advances in clinical care and other current and practical topics. Team members help organize support groups for caregivers and family members. The <a href="/patient-visitor-information/support-programs/patient-and-family-advisory-councils-patient-parent-workgroups/cystic-fibrosis-ppwg" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="d024318a-dbb7-4147-9a54-f77b1295e94b" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Cystic Fibrosis PPWG">Cystic Fibrosis Patient/Parent Workgroup</a> works with the CF team to identify issues important to patients and families.</p><p>Living with a chronic illness comes with a lot of questions. Our specialty pharmacy team is here to help. With enhanced offerings and more support, you can trust <a href="/specialties-conditions/pharmacy-services/specialty-pharmacy-program" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="19e2b347-2edc-4e8c-9428-efa90ceb0d44" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Specialty Pharmacy Program">Phoenix Children鈥檚 Specialty Pharmacy</a> to provide you with the best care possible while guiding you through your child's treatment process.</p></div></div></div><div class="block block-paragraph-blocks block-paragraph-fieldnodefield-widgets1care-detail"><div class="link-list widget__container d-grid paragraph paragraph--type--zen-widget-link-list paragraph--view-mode--default title-center"><div class="widget__header"><h2 class="pacific-blue clearfix text-formatted field field--type-text field--label-hidden field__item"> Related Services </h2><div class="widget__header-body"></div></div><div class="widget__main list-group link-list__group grid" style="--bs-columns: 3;"><a href="/specialties-conditions/cystic-fibrosis-cf-program/adult-cystic-fibrosis-cf-program" data-contentTitle="Related Services" class="data-gtm-linkList list-group-item list-group-item-action col"> Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Program </a><a href="/specialties-conditions/cystic-fibrosis-cf-program/pediatric-cystic-fibrosis-cf-program" data-contentTitle="Related Services" class="data-gtm-linkList list-group-item list-group-item-action col"> Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Program </a><a href="/specialties-conditions/pulmonology" data-contentTitle="Related Services" class="data-gtm-linkList list-group-item list-group-item-action col"> Pulmonology </a></div></div></div><div class="block block-paragraph-blocks block-paragraph-fieldnodefield-widgets3care-detail"><div class="card-group__container widget__container location-feed paragraph paragraph--type--location-feed paragraph--view-mode--carousel-card"><div class="widget__header text-center"><h2 class="pacific-blue clearfix text-formatted field field--type-text field--label-hidden field__item"> Locations </h2><div class="widget__header-body"></div></div><div class="swiper swiper-container--location-feed"><div class="swiper-wrapper"><div about="/locations/Phoenix/1919-E-Thomas-Rd" class="card swiper-slide card--location"><div class="paragraph paragraph--zen-widget-short-hero paragraph--view-mode--carousel-card hero__w-image"><figure class="field field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image/public/2024-05/phoenix-childrens-hospital-thomas-campus.jpg?h=2f3536f8&itok=wHf7KHus" alt="Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus" typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-card-image card-img-top" /></figure></div><div class="card-body d-flex flex-column "><h2 class="card-title"><a href="/locations/Phoenix/1919-E-Thomas-Rd">Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus</a></h2><div class="field field--type-address field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="address" translate="no"> 1919 E. 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