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Bronchial congestion
Hello, My 18-months old CF boy has presented a rhinitis last week (this was a loose cough with a clear runny nose). Our physiotherapist said that supplementary sessions of physiotherapy were not necessary because the bronchi were symptom-free. On the other hand the physiotherapist of my friend, ...
20.01.2014
Indirect contamination
Hello, We know that people with CF should be very careful about the transmissions of winter viruses and other bacteria. If you kiss someone who just kissed (or simply rubbed shoulders) a sick person (seasonal flu, sore throat, gastroenteritis ...) is there a risk of being contaminated through ...
23.12.2013
staphylococcus aureus
What are your recommendations for the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus? In my country, staph is untreated if there are no significant symptoms. My son was diagnosed with staph, but it is not treated becouse he is a good general health with just a little cough, no fever, ... Thank in ...
03.12.2013
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Is there a danger of getting Pseudomonas aeruginosa when treated Staphylococcus aureus?
03.12.2013
Escherichia coli
Dear ladies and gentlemen, Echerichia coli has been found on my tonsils. I have to have my tonsils removed now, as it has not disappeared with the antibiotics. I would like to know, if Escherichia coli can be transmitted via oral sex with the partner, because I do not have any other complaints ...
02.12.2013
17-month-old son with CF, Delta F508
Hello, My son currently has an infection (streptococcus pneumoniae in the throat swab). He has been prescribed Pancef®/cefixime (dosage: 1 x 5 ml, with probiotics 1.5 hours before intake). He weighs 11 kg. Could you provide advice?
22.10.2013
TSM (triomethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) resistant Staphylococcus
Does a CF patient's resistant staphylococcus pose a hazard of contagion to a patient with another lung pathology?
07.10.2013
Salads in bag
Hello We ask a question about salads in bags in which there is always a little stagnant humidity especially in a plant environment. Do you think it is possible that the Pseudomonas aeruginosa proliferates there and we have to, by precautionary measure, favor whole salads to prepare? Thank you  ...
30.09.2013
Mould fungus Scedosporium
Hello team, I am 38 years old and have CF. A couple of days ago I had the lung findings of scedosporium mould fungus. My physician said that this fungus cannot be treated. Is there a treatment anyhow or can I hope that the fungus disappears without treatment? The only symptom is increased ...
11.09.2013
E.coli
Dear expert team, I am 47 years old, CF, and contracted E. coli in the lungs. A first i.v. treatment approach with Cefotaxime reduced the germ count but that was it. Now I am supposed to inhale Colistin, E. coli is sensitive. I also take Amoxiclav against staphylococcus aureus that I have ...
12.08.2013
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