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Eye cataract
Dear expert team, I would like to know if there are other cases where a CF patient also developped an eye cataract for whatever reason (cortisone, IV therapy, etc.). I am 19 years old and I have had both lenses removed within the last half year; I received artificial lenses because the cataract ...
14.04.2010
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
Bronchitis
Good afternoon. I am treating for acute (?) bronchitis 2 months, but there is no improvement. I use inhalators budesonid (2 times a day) and salbutamol (3 times a day) about 1 month. Use tablets (Prenoxdiazine) 20 days. I had three course of antibiotics: now Doxicyclin (1 time a day). Blood ...
24.01.2010
Mould detection under the floor cover
How dangerous are the following germs that have been detected at a mould-investigation of the dry floor insulating layer (under the floor cover): Actinomycetes, Aspergillus restrictus, Aspergillus versicolor, Wallemia sebi, Acremonium spp., Penicillium spp., Cladosporium, Absidia sp, Blastobotrys, ...
18.01.2010
Sarcoidosis
Hello, my son has CF, and there is one person with sarcoidosis among the people with whom he is in close and regular contact. I am worried and scared that this contact constitutes a risk for my son. I hope you can calm me down. What things do I possibly have to pay attention to in dealing ...
19.11.2009
Pain in the region of the heart
Dear expert team, for one month now, I have very strong, cramping pain in the region of the heart, so that I am not able to breathe really deeply anymore. A check at the cardiologist did not show any conspicuities. The CF-center is of the opinion that it has to come from the lung. What can I ...
05.11.2009
Slurry
Dear expert team, Recently, we were in the Allgaeu [rural region in Germany] and it was intensively smelling of slurry everywhere. Since CF children (= our son) are not supposed to go into stables I am a bit worried about this now. How do you estimate the health risk (mould fungi, germs, ...
26.10.2009
fibrosis
My parents told me that they put my bed more upright because I had a lot of secretions. Years later, after a lot of worries with my health it was concluded that I had fibrosis in my throat and quite a severe form. This became apparent after removal of a nerve when my molars were being extracted ...
13.10.2009
Cystic Fibrosis and kidney
Dear expert team, Is there a relation between renal function and Cystic Fibrosis? I have heard that CF can be cured by doing special cleaning and lavage of the kidneys. I myself do not believe in this, however I would like to hear your advice. Thank you in advance.
13.10.2009
Salt cave
Is it good for a CF patient to stay in a salty cave? Is it beneficial for him? Thanks for an answer.
16.07.2009
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