A report has shown major improvements in the quality of life for people in Ireland living with cystic fibrosis.

Ireland has the highest incidence of CF in the world, and this new report shows that sustained investment in better services and medications in recent years has made a big difference to those living with the condition.

The report from Cystic Fibrosis Ireland looks at changes over the past 20 years, and shows that, while in 1998 adults with CF were not expected to be in a job, over half of CF sufferers are now employed in fulltime or part-time work.

In 1998, 74% of respondents lived with their parents, but by last year this figure had reduced to 43%.

The report also shows that more people with cystic fibrosis are now married, have third-level qualifications and are living much longer.

CFI Chief Executive Philip Watt told Midwest News that the findings confirm that life has improved significantly over the past 2 decades for adults with Cystic Fibrosis ..…