ecorn-cf: App. question list

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hospitals in EU: Hello there. I would like to become a guide abroad - but I can't seem to find a list of the hospitals in e.g Spain... Any help?; 22.03.2010

staphylococcus aureus: Which antbiotic should take CF patient, 20 years old with resistance to Penicillin and Erithromycin and who has staphylococcus aureus?; 22.03.2010

Sweat test: Can an abnormal sweat test also point towards diseases other than CF?; 22.03.2010

Shunt volume: Dear expert team, Is it possible that the shunt volume does have an influence on Cystic Fibrosis? I have been diagnosed with an increased shunt volume but so far the therapy has not been changed. Was does “increased shunt volume” mean exactly? (...) How has an increased shunt volume to be treated? Which possibilities do I have once it is clear that the reason is not a cardiac one? Many thanks; 22.03.2010

Flying: Our 6 month granddaughter lives in South-Africa and has CF. Her parents plan a trip to Holland during the month of April. Is flying possible or does it cause problems.; 22.03.2010

Pseudomonas: My baby was diagnosed with CF and was hospitalized for 14 days for pseudomonas. I would like to know if the bacterium has disappeared, or if it still can be found in my baby's lungs? (because we learned that it colonizes...) Thank you; 18.03.2010

Danger for the child?: Dear expert team, I am a nurse and currently on maternity leave. Our three year old son was diagnosed with CF a short time ago. Following the first shock we are doing well and I am thinking about working as a nurse again soon. And that is the problem! I worked at a surgical ward (having contact to MRSA relatively often) and also would like to go back to this ward. What do you think about this? Is this an increased risk for my child? Or is it sufficient to follow the regular hygiene rules in order to be able to start working there without being worried? Alternatively, I could also try to find another ward – but I am not so sure if this would really make a difference… After all, a hospital is always a place for all kinds of germs… Thank you for your opinion, Rita; 12.03.2010

Travelling (staying) at high altitude: Dear expert team, I would like to know from a medical point of view if the following trip would be possible for me or if it bears too many risks… I have friends in Quito and would like to visit them with two friends of mine. Quito is located at an altitude of 2900m above sea level. My current health status is as follows: FEV1 25-30%, VC around 50%, currently I do not need [extra] oxygen only when I have an infection. For the trip I would use extra oxygen in Quito for the first 24 hours and during the flight as well. Is it sufficient to use oxygen in order to minimise the risk of altitude sickness e.g.? What kind of other risks does altitude carry for CF individuals? With answering my question you would certainly help me to take a decision. Many thanks.; 24.02.2010

What is “une chambre“?: Dear Sir or Madam! My five-year-old son is anticipating an operation in France. He will be implanted “une chambre” under his skin in the chest-shoulder area. This will facilitate the administration of antibiotics IV (intravenously) without having to look for a vein for a long time. Question: What do you call this in German and how is such an operation performed? What is done? Thank you for your effort. Best regards MK; 23.02.2010

Play dough: Does commercially available play dough contain dangerous agents for CF patients? Or is it better to make the play dough by myself? Many thanks!; 23.02.2010