Cessation of smoke exposure improves pediatric CF outcomes: Longitudinal analysis of CF Foundation Patient Registry data

Tobacco smoke exposure is a major risk factor for the health of children and adolescents with CF. In this study, we assess whether cessation of smoke exposure is associated with improved outcomes in this population.We used annualized and encounter-based data from the U.S. CF Foundation Patient Registry (2006-2018) on all individuals born 1998-2010. The analytical sample included those who ever reported second-hand smoke exposure (daily or...