There is currently no cure for CF. Current treatments aim to treat chest infections and prevent further damage to the lungs and improve nutrition by providing supplements containing enzymes to help digestion. Before each meal or snack you will need to take replacement enzymes like pancreatin e. g. Pancrex or Creon. These supply the missing pancreatic enzymes and allow proper digestion of food. You should also take vitamin and mineral supplements.
Attribution: BUPA
See also:
- Cystic fibrosis
- Treatment of lung cystic fibrosis
- Follow up to cystic fibrosis
- Counselling for cystic fibrosis