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Published	10/08/2024	Cystic fibrosis is screened for at birth with the {{c1::newborn bloodspot test. }}
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Meconium ileus}} is often the first sign of cystic fibrosis.
Published	10/08/2024	If cystic fibrosis is not diagnosed shortly after birth it can present later with recurrent {{c1::lower}} respiratory tract infections, {{c1::failu…
Published	10/08/2024	Signs of Cystic Fibrosis • {{c1::Low}} weight or height on growth charts • Nasal {{c1::polyps}} • Finger {{c1::clubbing}} • {{c1::Crackles}} a…
Published	10/08/2024	The {{c1::sweat test}} is the key investigation for cystic fibrosis
Published	10/08/2024	The Sweat Test for CFpatch of skin is chosen & {{c2::Pilocarpine}} is applied Electrodes placed either side of the patch & a smal…
Published	10/08/2024	Patients with cystic fibrosis take long term prophylactic {{c1::flucloxacillin}} to prevent staph aureus infection.
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Pseudomonas}} should be remembered as a particularly troublesome coloniser that is hard to treat and worsens the prognosis of patients wi…
Published	10/08/2024	Other Treatment Options for CF • {{c1::Lung transplantation}} is an option in end stage respiratory failure• {{c1::Liver transplan}}t in liver failu…
Published	10/08/2024	Patients with cystic fibrosis are managed and followed up in specialist clinics, typically every {{c1::6 months.  }}
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