Medical experts urge cystic fibrosis patients not to cancel or delay visits to hospital

THE Medical and Scientific Council of the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland is made up of healthcare professionals and scientists who look after children and adults with cystic fibrosis in the Republic.

There have been comments in the media lately regarding cystic fibrosis (CF) and it is important that we clarify some issues in the interest of patient care.

The Republic has the highest incidence of CF in the world. While the severity varies from person to person, the average here is greater than that in other places such as Northern Ireland, the US and Canada.