Maintaining Respiratory Health in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Abstract

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that primarily affects the lungs and the digestive system, however, it also affects a number of other organs and systems. More than 90% of mortality of CF patients is due to lung complications. Healthy lungs are important for a long life for people with CF, We will discuss two important topics for maintaining respiratory health. <br/>Chronic use of drugs for maintaining respiratory health <br/>There are a number of drugs available to keep CF lungs healthy. We will discuss the science behind the recommendations for use of: <br/>Inhaled antibiotics <br/>Dornase alfa <br/>Azithromycin <br/>Hypertonic saline <br/>High-dose ibuprofen <br/>Ivacaftor <br/>CF Airway Clearance Therapies <br/>Airway Clearance therapy is very important to keeping CF lungs healthy. Our discussions cover the following topics such as the: <br/>Daily airway clearance <br/>Different techniques of airway clearance <br/>Effect of aerobic exercise on airway clearance <br/>