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Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis
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There is no cure for cystic fibrosis. However, treatment can improve a patient’s quality of life and lessen the effects of the disease’s symptoms. Treatment options include:
- Specialized CF care centers
- Inhaled airway clearance and antibiotic regimen
- Comprehensive nutritional management
- Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy
- Enhanced chest physiotherapy
- Aggressive antibiotic regimens
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Treatment Goals
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- Preventing and controlling lung infections
- Loosening and removing thick, sticky mucus from the lungs
- Preventing or treating blockages in the intestines
- Providing enough nutrition
- Preventing dehydration (a lack of fluid in the body)
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Location
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Baylor Medicine
McNair Campus
7200 Cambridge St.
8th Floor, Suite 8A
Houston, TX 77030
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