A-Med Specialty Pharmacy is dedicated to serving patients living with Cystic Fibrosis. Our pharmacy will carefully monitor medications in order to customize each individual's needs based on the patient's health history.

Disease Overview
Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited disease that affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, saliva and digestive juices. It is a life-threatening disease that causes lung damage and nutritional deficiencies.

Causes of Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis is caused by a defected gene inherited by a child’s parents. The gene must be present in both parents in order for Cystic Fibrosis to occur. This gene regulates the movement of salt in and out of cells.

Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis depend on the patient’s severity and the age of the patient.

Symptoms of newborn patients with Cystic Fibrosis:

1. Bulky and greasy stools.
2. Respiratory infections.
3. Failure to grow.

Symptoms of children or young adults with Cystic Fibrosis:

1. Blockage in the bowels.
2. Salty taste to the skin.
3. Delayed growth.
4. Coughing or wheezing
5. Chest or sinus infections.
6. Enlargement or rounding of the fingertips and toes.
7. Growths in the nasal passage.

Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis
Many treatment options exist to help control symptoms and infections from occurring. These options are:

1. Antibiotics.
2. Bronchial airway drainage.
3. Mucus-thinning drugs.
4. Proper nutrition.
5. Pain relievers.
6. Lung Transplants.

Source: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research