Kids and teens with cystic fibrosis explain what to expect and how to help them in the classroom. For more information: Cystic Fibrosis Special Needs Factsheet for teachers. Back to Articles Related Articles About Recipes for Kids With Cystic Fibrosis These high-calorie recipes are especially for kids with cystic fibrosis (CF). Kids with CF may need additional calories to meet their nutritional needs. Check out these delicious recipes. Read More Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system Kids who have it can get lung infections often and have trouble breathing. Read More Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that causes the body to produce mucus that's extremely thick and sticky. It mainly affects the lungs and the pancreas, causing serious breathing and digestive problems. Read More Cystic Fibrosis and Nutrition Besides extra calories, kids with cystic fibrosis have some specific nutritional needs. Find out ways to help your child with CF grow healthy and strong. Read More Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Respiratory Screen: Sputum Kids with cystic fibrosis (CF) often get lung and airway infections. A sputum CF respiratory screen or culture helps doctors detect, identify, and treat infection-causing bacteria or fungi. Read More 504 Education Plans If your child has special needs in the classroom, he or she may be eligible for a government-supported learning plan. Read More Cystic Fibrosis: Sample Menu This sample meal plan for teens with cystic fibrosis provides a day's worth of meals that add up to about 3,750 calories. Read More Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Chloride Sweat Test Is your child scheduled to have a sweat test? Find out how this test is performed and how it's used to diagnose cystic fibrosis. Read More Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. © 1995-2021 KidsHealth®. All rights reserved. Images provided by The Nemours Foundation, iStock, Getty Images, Veer, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com.