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nasal washing
Hello, We were advised to wash the nose of our 4 month old CF child every day even if he is not congested. What do you think? Could it cause irritation? Thank you
11.12.2012
When to start school ?
Hello, In case is it possible, having the idea to spare infections, what do you think about the balance benefit/ risk to delay the beginning of school for a CF child when it is 4? Thank you
15.11.2012
normal school
We have learned after the discovery of significant bronchiectasis that our 8 year old son has cystic fibrosis. We find this news hard and I ask myself a lot of questions, especially if he can continue his schooling normally by knowing he eats in the canteen and stays at school after the normal ...
15.11.2012
fish bowl
Does a fish bowl contain stagnant water? Or can there be other dangerous bacteria for a child with Cf? Can the child help changing the fishbowl water?
11.12.2012
pond water
Can a child with CF play in a pond (fishing, sailing,..) or accidentally fall in the water without additional risks?
11.12.2012
shake hands
I have Cystic Fibrosis. Is it better not to shake hands during the winter months (e.g. birthdays)? Will I get less sick that way?
15.11.2012
staphyloccocus aureus
My 5-moth-old son has cystic fibrosis and my aunt was infected with Staphylococcus aureus during a hospital stay several years ago. Today my aunt is a carrier of Staphylococcus aureus in wounds, spots... Can my son visit her or is it too contagious? how does this bacteria transmit? Can they be ...
15.11.2012
Protective isolation or contact isolation ?
Hello, Currently studying second year of nursing school, I have completed an internship in pediatrics where patients with cystic fibrosis were present due to exacerbation. I noticed that they were isolated and I can not find on any official website (HAS for example) what the kind of isolation is: ...
13.11.2012
Risk for a newborn
I have CF and I am chronically colonized with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Can I take a newborn baby in my harms without risks for him?
12.11.2012
Risk of spreading MRSA
Hi, I've been diagnosed culturing MRSA and I want to ask about the risk of transmitting it to my girlfriend (non cf) through kissing and other intimate contact. Shall I stop those things or it's not so possible for healthy non cf people to get MRSA in their lungs? What shall I pay attention to to ...
12.11.2012
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