Primary ciliary dyskinesia medical therapy

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hafsa Ghaffar, M.B.B.S[2]

There are no definite treatment options to cure Primary ciliary dyskinesia PCD, the goal is to manage associated conditions that can lead to worsening of PCD such as antibiotics for infections, breathing exercises, spirometry for improved lung function, and drainage of secretions.

There are no specific treatment options that help the cilia work appropriately, the main goal is to address underlying issues related to PCD.^[1] Few treatment options are;

• Antibiotics targeted to treat lung or sinus infections
• Airway clearance techniques, including breathing and coughing exercises like incentive spirometry and chest physiotherapy to maintain clear airways to avoid super-infections.

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