The Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital was established to provide for the care of those with cystic fibrosis as they enter and progress through their adult years. We work closely with the pediatric cystic fibrosis team but provide services tailored to meet the needs of our adult patients. Our physician team consists of an adult pulmonologist and two general internists with a combined thirty years of experience in adult cystic fibrosis care, in collaboration with the pediatric pulmonologists, when appropriate.
We recognize the work, family and health care needs of our adults are quite different from those of our younger patients and have a nurse, social worker and dietitians with special adult expertise. By sharing information with the pediatric team, it allows our patients and us to benefit from their experience and provide the opportunity for our patients to receive state-of-the-art care. There is also a possibility to participate in some of the most advanced research studies available. Working with the pediatric team also provides a seamless transition experience from childhood to adult cystic fibrosis care.
Inpatient care is provided on a separate unit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital that specializes in adult care, where the physicians are the same internists our patients see in the clinic setting. We currently provide care for over 200 adults with cystic fibrosis and are accredited as an adult program by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Cystic Fibrosis Inpatient Stay for Adults
Cystic Fibrosis Outpatient Clinic
We see approximately 50-60 patients per week in our Tuesday and Thursday afternoon clinics. Learn more about cystic fibrosis outpatient clinic services.
Multidisciplinary Cystic Fibrosis Services
Our Cystic Fibrosis Center is made up of several groups involved in cystic fibrosis care including physicians, nurses, nutrition, social work, respiratory therapy and genetics. Read how these cystic fibrosis services can benefit your family.
Cystic Fibrosis Transition Program
The Cystic Fibrosis Transition Program is designed to help patients overcome the hurdles of childhood and adolescence with a chronic disease. It will also help our patients develop into independent adults who are informed about cystic fibrosis and are able to care for themselves and manage all aspects of their health care.
Home IV Antibiotic Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis care and therapies can sometimes be provided at home. We evaluate our patients, who may need intravenous (IV) antibiotics, to determine if they and their families may benefit from therapies at home instead of at the hospital. Learn more about home therapies for cystic fibrosis.
