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Cystic Fibrosis: Condition and Management

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder that can cause severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body. No cure for cystic fibrosis is available; but advances in treatment (focus on airway clearance, medicines for the faulty CFTR protein) manage CF to prevent complications and surgery.

Description

The goal of this program is to educate respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals about the incidence, etiology and treatment of cystic fibrosis.

Objectives

1. Explain the pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis.
2. Identify three factors associated with flare-ups of respiratory symptoms.
3. Discuss four medications to treat cystic fibrosis.
4. Describe three interventions patients can use to slow progression of disease.
5. List environmental factors that may aggravate cystic fibrosis.