Compassionate, Specialized Patient-Centered Care
Houston's Only CF Foundation Accredited Center
The Baylor Medicine Maconda Brown O'Connor, Ph.D., Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center provides the highest quality care in a compassionate, patient-centered setting. Our center, which is accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, is one of the largest in the United States and is the only accredited CF center serving Houston and the surrounding area. Offering comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to adults with CF and their families, we pride ourselves on the evidence-based, state-of-the-art care we provide.
For more information or to make an appointment call (713) 798-2400. If you are trying to refer a patient, please email cysticfibrosis@bcm.edu.
Compassionate, Specialized Patient-Centered Care
Houston's Only CF Foundation Accredited Center
The Baylor Medicine Maconda Brown O'Connor, Ph.D., Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center provides the highest quality care in a compassionate, patient-centered setting. Our center, which is accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, is one of the largest in the United States and is the only accredited CF center serving Houston and the surrounding area. Offering comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to adults with CF and their families, we pride ourselves on the evidence-based, state-of-the-art care we provide.
For more information or to make an appointment call (713) 798-2400. If you are trying to refer a patient, please email cysticfibrosis@bcm.edu.
Services Provided
The Baylor Medicine Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center offers a full range of services to CF patients and their families. Our specialty services include:
- Pulmonary care
- Allergy and sinus disease management
- Respiratory therapy
- Nutrition
- CF-related GI disorders
- Pregnancy and family planning
- Genetic counseling and testing
- Psychosocial counseling referrals
Both in-person and virtual visits are offered.
Research
Our center has been designated a Therapeutic Development Network site by the CF Foundation, promoting the conduct of cutting-edge clinical research and providing a forum for collaboration with other organizations to advance the care of cystic fibrosis.
The Therapeutic Development Network designation is given to clinical centers by the CF Foundation for expertise in clinical trial research. We are one of 90 centers in the United States that have received this designation.
Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis
There is no cure for CF. However, treatment can improve a patient's quality of life and reduce symptoms. Treatment options include:
- CFTR Modulators
- Inhaled airway clearance treatments and devices
- Preventative therapies, including vaccines
- Comprehensive nutritional management
- Effective antibiotic regimens
- Partnerships with CF specialists in Endocrinology, Otolaryngology (ENT), and Gastroenterology (GI)
Cystic Fibrosis Patient Registry
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Patient Registry is used to track the health of people with CF in the United States. This information allows us and CF researchers to identify trends, design clinical trials for new therapies, and uncover effective treatments.
During your first visit to our center, we will ask for your consent to participate in the registry. Your participation provides data for healthcare improvement and research while helping create the most precise picture of the current state of CF care.
Your CF data, including genetics, sweat test results, recent sputum culture, and visit history, is graphed and can be given to you at every visit. If you have questions, please ask your doctor or nurse to review the data with you.