Cystic Fibrosis Course
🫁Respiratory
⚠️ DRAFT CONTENT — the 16 module lessons below are best-effort drafts at a high-school reading level. Flagged for Dr. Rob’s one-by-one clinical review before this Course is final.
Prepared Patient Course

Build Your Force Field for Cystic Fibrosis

A 16-module course. Each module opens with a Knowledge Check (your pretest), then Learn It, Live It, and Share It. Take the same check again at the end to see your growth.

Passport

📋 Your Cystic Fibrosis Health Passport

Notes, questions, trackers, and your care team — saved in your browser.

What happened at your last visit?

Questions to bring to your next visit

What you’re tracking

Record what matters week to week — symptoms, meds, sleep, mood, vital signs.

My Care Team

Pulls from your kindness log — open the Encounter Card to add or rate.

No care team members logged yet.

🌐 FFH Network Trackers

Placeholder — Lucy’s integration. Tracker URLs wire in here.

Modifiable Risk Factor Motivator · coming soon

Your modifiable risk factors, turned into a plan

Dr. Rob is prototyping a Modifiable Risk Factor Motivator widget on Stroke first. When it ships it embeds right here — turning each Cystic Fibrosis-relevant risk factor into a tracked, evidence-backed action.

Tell Me So I Can Understand

If you ever need to explain your Cystic Fibrosis in 30 seconds, start here.

“I have cystic fibrosis. My body makes thick mucus that affects my lungs and digestion. I do daily airway clearance, take enzymes with food, and stay on top of infections. I wanted you to know because if my breathing changes fast or I start coughing up blood, that’s an emergency. If I’m short of breath at rest or have severe abdominal pain — call 911.”

📚Your 16 Course Modules

Click any module to open it. Each opens on the Knowledge Check — that’s your pretest. Taking it unlocks Learn It; reading each tab unlocks the next; finish by retaking the same check to measure your growth.

Learn ItKnowledge & Self-UnderstandingModules 1–5
01🧬Learn It

What CF Is

Genetic condition affecting mucus production. Lungs, pancreas, sweat glands.

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02💊Learn It

CFTR Modulators

Trikafta and related drugs have transformed CF outcomes. Daily use.

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03🚨Learn It

Spot the Red Flags

Severe SOB · hemoptysis · severe abdominal pain (DIOS) · 911 territory.

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04⚡Learn It

Infection Triggers

Pseudomonas and other CF-specific pathogens. Cross-contamination concerns.

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05📖Learn It

Know Your Numbers

FEV1 trend · sputum cultures · CFRD screening · weight.

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Live ItDaily Skills & System LiteracyModules 6–13
06💉Live It

Daily Regimen

CFTR modulator · airway clearance · inhaled antibiotics · enzymes · vitamins.

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07🩺Live It

Airway Clearance

Vest, devices, breathing techniques — daily, not optional.

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08🥗Live It

Nutrition + Enzymes

Pancreatic insufficiency means enzymes with every meal. Calories matter.

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09📋Live It

Make Every Visit Count

CF visits are precious — bring everything: meds, weight, sputum, mood.

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10🤝Live It

Your CF Team

CF center: pulmonary + GI + nutrition + social work + psychology + RT.

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11📱Live It

Telehealth + Apps

CF care has good telehealth options. Track meds and exercise.

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12💳Live It

Insurance & Cost

CFTR modulators are very expensive — assistance programs critical.

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13⚖️Live It

Pregnancy & CF

Pre-conception planning is real. Discuss early.

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Advocacy & AmbassadorshipModules 14–16
14🎓Share It

Teach & Mentor

CF community is tight-knit. Virtual peer support (in-person has cross-infection rules).

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15📣Share It

Advocate

CF research advocacy has been historic — keep pushing.

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16🔬Share It

Research & Trials

Next-gen modulators, gene therapy, anti-inflammatories.

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Prepared Patient · Cystic Fibrosis Module 1 · Learn It

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⚠️ Draft lesson content — pending Dr. Rob’s clinical review.
Pre-Check pending