Anti-inflammatories - Answers Medications like ibuprofen to reduce lung inflammation.
Tobramycin - Answers Common antibiotic for chronic pulmonary infections.
Azithromycin - Answers Another antibiotic frequently used in cystic fibrosis.
Fat-soluble Vitamins - Answers Vitamins A, D, E, K given as supplements.
Pancreatic Replacement Enzymes - Answers Help with digestion and nutrient absorption.
Supplemental Calories - Answers Additional calories needed for weight maintenance.
CFTR Modulators - Answers Target specific CFTR gene mutation defects.
Lung Transplant - Answers Surgical option to extend life in cystic fibrosis.
Pancreas Transplant - Answers Surgical option for patients with pancreatic issues.
Transplant Risks - Answers Cystic fibrosis patients often face high surgical risks.
Disease Management - Answers Transplantation does not cure cystic fibrosis.
Symptom Reduction - Answers Initial symptom relief post-transplant, followed by redeveloping disease.
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