How is CF treated?
Treatment programs are tailored to individual needs and depend upon the stage of the disease and which organs are affected. Treatments followed at home generally include: • tapping or “clapping” the chest and the back vigorously (percussion) or PEP (positive expiratory pressure) Mask Therapy to help loosen the mucus which clogs the lungs • taking pancreatic enzymes with all meals, to aid digestion • taking nutritional supplements and vitamins to promote good nutrition • taking antibiotics in pill or inhaled form, to ease congestion and protect against and fight lung infection • exercise. The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation gives supplementary funding to CF clinics across Canada. These clinics provide specialized care for individuals with cystic fibrosis. Across Canada, there are 37 clinics where a team of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, pharmacists and social workers offer specialized care for children, adults or both. The four BC clinics are listed below: B.C. Child
