The symptoms that are associated with cystic fibrosis can be reduced through diet and exercise, support can be provided from staff at specialist centre for cystic fibrosis.
There are many support clinics available for individuals that suffer from cystic fibrosis. These clinics tend to be separated between those for children and those for adults. Children that suffer from cystic fibrosis can normally receive care in a general hospital if there is a cystic fibrosis clinic present.
As well as the individual that suffers from the disease it is also important that the direct family members and friends of this individual can receive some sort of support from a group. Family members or friends could use some practical advice or some sort of emotional and financial support. It could be a stressful time when an individual is diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.
One well known support group related to individuals that suffer from cystic fibrosis is ‘The CF Trust's Support Service’. This group provides emotional support as well as advice and practical support. They have a CF helpline which can be directly called to ask any queries 0300 373 1000.
This support group also has a helpline known as the ‘Welfare Grants helpline’ 0300 373 1020. This trust is also able to provide a grant.
This is one of the many support groups that are available for the affect individual and their family and friends. With these types of support available it could ease the process for individuals once they have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.
Apart from these support groups individual are also able to find enough information on the internet to find ways to ease the symptoms. NHS provides enough information online on their website for both adults and children to use and apply in their daily life.
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