Cystic Fibrosis-Topic Overview

Cystic Fibrosis - Topic Overview

Cystic Fibrosis Guide

The types of treatment your child receives depends on what kinds of health problems the cystic fibrosis is causing and how your child's body responds to different types of treatment. Doctors usually recommend a combination of medicines, home treatment methods (including respiratory and nutritional therapies), and other specialized care to manage the disease.

Learning about cystic fibrosis:	What is cystic fibrosis? What causes it? What are the symptoms? What happens? Can it be prevented? What is carrier screening?
Being diagnosed:	How is it diagnosed? What is genetic testing?
Getting treatment:	What is the general treatment? What kinds of medicines are used? Is surgery ever needed?
Ongoing concerns:	What is a pseudomonas infection? What are some self-care tips for parents?
Living with cystic fibrosis:	When should I call a doctor? Can cystic fibrosis affect fertility? What is enzyme replacement therapy? How does cystic fibrosis affect the respiratory system? How does it affect the digestive system? How are the sweat glands affected? How do I perform postural drainage and chest percussion? When is a lung transplant recommended?