The Importance of Specialized CF Care

In this episode, host Caleigh Haber interviews her personal CF physician, Dr. Patricia Eshaghian, Director of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program at UCLA Health.

Dr. Eshaghian shares her journey into CF care and explains why specialized, accredited CF centers are crucial for patient outcomes. With over 20 years of experience, she emphasizes how comprehensive, expert care has transformed CF treatment and significantly improved quality of life for patients.

Key topics include:

• Why CF Foundation-accredited care centers provide superior outcomes
• The comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to CF care
• How individualized treatment plans address each patient's unique needs
• The revolutionary impact of CFTR modulators like Trikafta
• The importance of ongoing research for continued breakthroughs

Whether you're living with CF, caring for someone who is, or working in healthcare, this episode highlights why specialized expertise can be life-changing.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice.