Cystic fibrosis diagnosis, treatment, & management
Diagnosing cystic fibrosis
Differential diagnosis is key to identifying patients suffering from cystic fibrosis in the early phase of the disorder. International diagnostic guidelines and diagnosis algorithms can help treating physicians to become more proficient in recognising such patients.
Algorithm for differential diagnosis of cystic fibrosis1
Cystic fibrosis diagnosis, treatment, & management guidelines
Useful links to guidelines and recommendations related to cystic fibrosis.
Disease management during the COVID
Medical and patient societies have issued statements, Q&A and guidance on how to manage cystic fibrosis during the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Diagnosis
International guidelines and algorithms provide the key criteria for differential diagnosis.
Treatments
International treatment guidelines provide standards for best practice in key aspects of cystic fibrosis care.
Nutritional management
Special care is given to nutrition in terms of assessment, prevention and treatment of on nutritional deficiencies.
Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT)
Practical guidance on the appropriate use of diagnostics and treatment approaches using pancreatic enzymes.
Antioxidant supplement
Recommendations on supplementary antioxidants to treat oxidative stress in the lung.
Vitamin D deficiency
Screening, diagnosis, management, and treatment of vitamin D deficiency in individuals with cystic fibrosis.
Antibiotics
Antibiotics for major pathogens in CF, maintenance treatment for infection and diagnostic techniques.
Reference
- Farrell PM, et al. Diagnosis of cystic fibrosis: consensus guidelines from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. J Pediatr. 2017;181S:S4-S15.
