Breath of Hope: Transforming Cystic Fibrosis Care in Pakistan

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Originally recorded: June 10, 2026

In Pakistan, children living with cystic fibrosis (CF) deal not only with a serious disease but also with the added complications of delayed diagnosis, limited access to therapies, and gaps in care. However, CF care is now improving in Pakistan thanks to increasing quality of life and the hard work of clinicians. In this podcast, leading CF experts from different regions of Pakistan highlight six national priorities that have the potential to transform the future of CF care, helping children with CF not only survive, but thrive.

Presented by the Bronchiectasis Section of the CHEST Airways Disorders Network.

Moderator:
Nauman A. Chaudary, MBBS, FCCP

Speakers:
Muhammad Fareeduddin, MBBS
Nadia Salman, MBBS
Iqbal Bano, MBBS