Cystic fibrosis is a disease of the mucus and sweat glands. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease. The outcome of the disease leaves the body malnourished, bulky and fouls smelling stools, vitamin insufficiency, gas, painful or swollen abdomen, infertility, susceptible to heat emergencies, and respiratory failure. There is no cure for cystic fibrosis, treatment of symptoms is used to manage the disease. Read more: Cystic Fibrosis Article
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Treatment & Diagnosis
- Weakness
- Abdominal Pain
- Stool Color & Texture Changes (Black, Red, Maroon, Green, Yellow, Gray, Tarry, Sticky)
- Cyanosis (Turning Blue)
- Fatigue, Tiredness, and Lethargy
- Weight Gain
- Runny Nose
- Pale Skin
- Fever
- Nasal Congestion
- Clubbing
- How to Choose a Doctor
- Osteopenia
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Doctor: Getting the Most from Your Doctor's Appointment
- Doctor: Checklist to Take To Your Doctor's Appointment
- Neonatal Jaundice
Medications & Supplements
- ibuprofen (Advil, Children's Advil/Motrin, Medipren, Motrin, Nuprin, PediaCare Fever, and others)
- Digestive Enzymes (Oral)
- azithromycin (Zithromax, Zithromax Z-Pak, Zithromax Tri-Pak, Zmax)
- Biologics (Biologic Drug Class)
- acetylcysteine - inhalation/oral
- dornase alpha, Pulmozyme
- influenza virus vaccine - syringe intradermal, Fluzone
Prevention & Wellness
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- Cystic Fibrosis Drug Seems OK for Preschoolers: Study
- Scientists, Ethicists Debate Future of Gene Editing
- Many Teens With Chronic Illnesses Use Alcohol, Pot
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