Cystic fibrosis- treatment
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Frequently Asked Questions —
Date posted:
January 27th, 2012
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What is the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis?
- No known cure, although research in recent years into gene therapy is encouraging
- Treatment developments continually extend prognosis.
- Regular physiotherapy to clear students chest
- Antibiotics delivered in several different ways
- Students have a large amount of medication to take every day. This includes enzyme supplements which aid the digestion of protein and fat.
- Heart and lung transplants are used with good results.
