Global Perspectives on Cystic Fibrosis: Adult Care and the Transition Journey

Nicholas Simmonds joins host Saranya Ravindran for a deep dive into how adult cystic fibrosis (CF) care is evolving. Drawing on decades of experience, he discusses the major shifts in adult CF management, the vulnerable transition from paediatric to adult services, and strategies that ensure a smooth handover. Explore how longer survival brings new challenges, from fertility to mental health and emerging comorbidities, and why continuity of multidisciplinary care is more crucial than ever.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

01:15 – Adult care

04:12 – Smooth handover

10:10 – Evolving needs