3 Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Types

According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, because the severity and symptoms of CF can vary from person to person, treatment therapies are individualized to suit each patient’s needs.

Every day, CF patients complete a combination of the following therapies:

1. Airway clearance

This is necessary in order to help loosen and get rid of some of the mucus that builds up in the lungs.

There are many benefits of exercise and activities that stimulate breathing for cystic fibrosis patients. Here are some outstanding examples of how life changing physical activity can be.

2. Inhaled medication

These medicines are used to open the airways or thin the mucus.

The symptoms of cystic fibrosis will vary from patient to patient, but there are commonalities in the way that CF affects the body. Learn more about them here.

3. Pancreatic enzyme supplement

These capsules help improve the absorption of vital nutrients.

Here are six organizations doing remarkable work either in research or alongside patients and their families which you can help directly or bring awareness to.

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