Cystic Fibrosis

• Persistent cough
• Wheezing
• Repeated lung infections
• Repeated sinus infections

• Foul-smelling, greasy stools
• Poor weight gain and growth
• Distended abdomen from constipation
• Intestinal blockage, particularly in newborns 

Causes

Cystic Fibrosis is caused by a defective gene which alters the amount of salt in the bodies secretions, making them thick and sticky when they should be thin and slippery.

How do you treat it?

Like any disease, even if there is no cure, there is almost always something you can do to manage it and take control. There are three main areas involved in the treatment of any disease:

• Conventional medicines
• Complementary medicines
• Complementary therapies

For information on medicines and therapies relevant to Cystic Fibrosis, make an appointment at Lynch's Pharmacy, Broadale, Douglas, Cork at 021-4366923.

Learn all about the drugs used to treat the disease and any complementary medicines or therapies proven to help. Equip yourself with the tools to manage the condition and not be managed by it.

How do you live with it?

Certain adjustments may be needed to get on with your life, and often, some simple tips and advice can go a long way to making these changes. 

When you come to a Lynch's Pharmacy Clinic, we provide you all the necessary information available to make your life more manageable and allow you to better live with your condition.

References

Cystic Fibrosis-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cystic_fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis, a comprehensive overview-http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cystic-fibrosis/DS00287