Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Quiz
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Phillip Aguila, MD, MBA (Respiratory medicine, Critical Care)
Dr. Aguila graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He has served as Assistant Professor since 2010.
Eisaku Kamakura, MD (Respiratory medicine)
Dr. Kamakura graduated from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Dentistry, and the Niigata University School of Medicine. He trained at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital and held positions in the Respiratory Medicine departments at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ome City General Hospital, and Musashino Red Cross Hospital. In 2021, he became the specially appointed assistant professor at the Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine.
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Have a cough
Cough gets worse when I visit a specific relative or friend's house
Coughing continuously with high-pitched noises in between coughs
I can't sleep well at night because of my cough
Coughing continuously so that my face turns red
Need to use an inhaler before going for a run
Cough is particularly severe at night
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is cystic fibrosis (CF)?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body.
Symptoms of cystic fibrosis (CF)
Repeated episodes of fever above 100.4°F / 38°C
Breathlessness or cough worst at night or early morning
Purulent sputum
Cough
Noisy breathing; e.g. wheezing, rattling
Bouts of violent coughing
Waking up due to cough
Unable to gain weight
Questions your doctor may ask to check for cystic fibrosis (CF)
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF)
Have you had repeated fevers of 100.4°F / 38°C or higher?
Do you have cough or shortness of breath at night or when you wake up in the morning?
Do you have a cough?
Is your breathing noisy; e.g. wheezing, rattling?
Do you have coughing fits?
Treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF)
The aim of the treatment is to ease symptoms, reduce complications and improve quality of life. Treatment includes medications, chest physical therapy, lung rehabilitation and surgery.
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Reviewed By:
Phillip Aguila, MD, MBA (Respiratory medicine, Critical Care)
Dr. Aguila graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He has served as Assistant Professor since 2010.
Eisaku Kamakura, MD (Respiratory medicine)
Dr. Kamakura graduated from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Dentistry, and the Niigata University School of Medicine. He trained at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital and held positions in the Respiratory Medicine departments at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ome City General Hospital, and Musashino Red Cross Hospital. In 2021, he became the specially appointed assistant professor at the Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine.
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