Treatments
However, some treatments can manage the symptoms of the disease and improve the quality of the patient’s life. For instance, antibiotics are an important part of regular care. Another way to reduce the patient’s risk of lung infection is by washing hands frequently.

Treatments
Flu Shot
More ways to reduce the risk of a CF patient getting lung infections is by getting a flu shot every year, not smoking and avoiding second-hand smoke, and avoiding unnecessary contact with people who have colds or other contagious illnesses.

Flu Shot