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When will I join this clinic? You will join the cystic fibrosis young persons clinic you are about 14 years old. When is the young persons clinic? The young persons clinic is very 2 months. There are 3 clinics a year here at Sheffield Children’s Hospital and 2 a year on the adult cystic...

Why do breathing games? The aim of breathing games is to help deep breaths and fill the lungs with air. The extra air can also get into the airways behind fluids and help to move them. There are a number of different breathing games available. The physiotherapist will tell you which ones are best...

What is the active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT)? ACBT is a breathing cycle that is made up of different elements. These different elements are: Breathing control is also known as tummy breathing. For this, breathe in and out with the tummy while keeping the chest and shoulders relaxed. Chest...

What is positive expiratory pressure? Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) is a small handheld device fitted with either a mouth piece or mask. As you breathe, it gives out pressure at the end of each breath. This fills up the alveoli which is the part of the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are...

What is the cystic fibrosis yearly review? Cystic fibrosis is a disease which affects different parts of the body for example; the lungs, pancreas, liver and bowel. The yearly review is a way of achieving the best care of a disease which is changing, progressive, and complex and ensuring that...