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Exacerbations in cystic fibrosis: 3 · Management

¹ Department of Child Health, University of Nottingham and Department of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham, UK
² Department of Respiratory Medicine, Queen’s University and Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, UK

Correspondence to:
Professor J S Elborn, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, Level 11, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast BT9 7AB, UK; stuart.elborn{at}bch.n-i.nhs.uk

Exacerbations of pulmonary symptoms in patients with cystic fibrosis must be recognised early and treated vigorously in order to maintain pulmonary function and relieve symptoms. The aetiology of these exacerbations is discussed, together with the options for treatment and the evidence to support treatment choices.