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Cystic Fibrosis
Drugs For Cystic Fibrosis
amikacin
azithromycin
aztreonam
ceftazidime
doxercalciferol
ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel
gentamicin
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ivacaftor
pancrelipase
tobramycin
vitamin e
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Cystic Fibrosis - Symptoms - CFTR mutation - Diagnosis - Treatment - Prognosis | |
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) can be treated by a Respiratory Physician or a CF specialist who is a medical doctor as well as an expert on the disease. These specialists are attached to big hospitals or medical centers. A CF expert is usually assisted by a team of nurses, physical therapists, dietitians, and social workers. 2) Why is there clubbing in CF patients? Clubbing is the swelling of finger and toe tips and it happens in these patients due to inadequate blood supply to the lungs. 3) Why do cystic fibrosis patients suffer from rectal prolapse? Rectal prolapse occurs when a portion of the rectum comes outside through the anus and is visible outside. And this happens due to excessive coughing in these patients. |
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prema
Posted on: 12/20/2009 Cystic fibrosis in India is rare. Also there is less awareness among medical staff. Apparently frequency of common mutation F508del in Indian children is between 19% and 34%. The cystic fibrosis wordlwide is willing to fund projects for two years in India. There is an appeal on thier site - just google cystic fibrosis wordlwide india and see the response. |
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