Cystic fibrosis secondary prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shaghayegh Habibi, M.D.[2]
Overview
Overview
Effective measures for secondary prevention of cystic fibrosis include airway clearance techniques, dornase alpha, hypertonic saline, antibiotics, immunizations, physical activity, nutritional support for pancreatic insufficiency and extra salt and water.
Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Effective measures for secondary prevention of cystic fibrosis include:[1][2]
- Airway clearance techniques
- Dornase alpha
- Hypertonic saline
- Antibiotics for prevention of airway infection with resistant bacterial pathogens (especially P. aeruginosa)
- Immunizations including anti-RSV monoclonal antibody
- Physical activity to maintain bone health and improve airway clearance
- Nutritional support for pancreatic insufficiency
- Extra salt and water
- Hot and dry climates
References
References
- ↑ Fila L (2018). “[Cystic fibrosis in adults]”. Vnitr Lek (in Czech). 63 (11): 834–842. PMID 29303286.
- ↑ “Cystic Fibrosis and Congenital Absence of the Vas Deferens – GeneReviews® – NCBI Bookshelf”.
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