People with cystic fibrosis should never meet each other, as they carry bacteria within their lungs that could be harmful to each other.

What happens when 2 cystic fibrosis patients be together?

For people with CF, being close to others with the disease puts them at greater risk of getting and spreading dangerous germs and bacteria. This is called cross‐infection. Not only are these dangerous germs difficult to treat, but they can also lead to worsening symptoms and faster decline in lung function.

Can siblings with cystic fibrosis be near each other?

Why cystic fibrosis is an isolating condition Unlike many organizations, cystic fibrosis support groups cannot arrange events for people with the disease to get together. Because their lungs are easily infected, its crucial that people with the disease are not in close contact with others who have the same diagnoses.