The present survey provides current data describing the use of CAM in patients with CF and adds to the increasing body of evidence about CAM use in the United States. Further research is needed to explore the relationship and effectiveness of specific types of CAM practices and their benefits on symptom relief and overall quality of life of CF patients.
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