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What Are the Common Symptoms of a Chest Infection?
As cystic fibrosis (CF) primarily affects the lungs, cystic fibrosis patients are prone to chest infections. According to the Better Health Channel, a chest infection affects either the larger airways or the smaller air sacs of the lungs. Most chest infections are viruses, meaning that the body’s immune system is enough to fight the infection on its own. However, with most bacterial chest infections, antibiotics are needed.
Chest infections are caused by a virus or bacteria and are particularly rife during winter months. Some chest infections may take a couple days to take hold, whereas some may come on more slowly.
So what are the symptoms of a chest infection? Symptoms can vary depending on age, the cause of the infection, and any other existing health condition. Click here to learn about 4 of the most common symptoms of a chest infection.
As a person with CF, you’ve probably become quite good at identifying when you have a chest infection. What are some of the most common symptoms you experience?
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