What Is Cystic Fibrosis?
10. Treatment
As things stand, cystic fibrosis cannot be cured and the patient will have the condition for life. However, the patient can have their symptoms treated to make them feel more comfortable, and to help prevent serious complication arising. Some of the most important treatments include preventing too much mucus from accumulating in the lungs.
It will also be necessary to help prevent the lungs from becoming infected. Blockages of the digestive system will also need to be prevented, and it will be important to ensure the patient gets all the nutrition they need. Treatment will also likely be needed for complications when they do arise. Despite treatment, the average expected lifespan of people with cystic fibrosis is below 40 years old.
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