Adult Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common life-threatening inherited disease within Caucasian populations. It is caused by a genetic mutation which is present in around 1 in 24 of the Scottish population. As it is a recessively inherited condition, CF will only develop if both parents are carriers.

Although the severity of symptoms can vary greatly, in its more severe form, the disease causes thickened secretions in the lungs and pancreas which lead to deteriorating lung function, persistent chest infections, liver and bowel problems, and often diabetes. Sterility is also a feature for most men with CF.

The specialist centres in Scotland are based in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, with an outreach service in Dundee. The centres provide mainly outpatient services for the treatment, assessment and review of registered adults with CF. There is also provision for inpatient and day case clinical management.

National Services Division contacts:

To contact members of NSD staff, please visit our staff contacts page.

Karen Butler, Programme Manager
Marie Richmond, Assistant Programme Manager
Jenny Dowswell, Programme Support Officer