What is the impact of Covid-19 on children with cystic fibrosis?
Study’s findings Experts found that over two-thirds of children with CF infected with Covid-19 managed their symptoms at home. Of the 24 admitted to the hospital, six needed extra oxygen and two needed non-invasive ventilation. The data also showed that most children were treated with oral or intravenous antibiotics, as is standard practice for any CF respiratory illness. A small number were given antiviral medications, and none received experimental treatments for Covid-19. Dr Malcolm Brodlie, co-author and MRC (Medical Research Council) clinician-scientist and clinical senior lecturer, Ne...
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