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"Ugly" pallor due to lack of oxygen.
What is cyanosis?
Fatty, stinky stools.
What is steatorrhea?
I can't breathe well because...
What is mucus buildup?
These help me breathe better.
What is a nebulizer/aerosol treatment?
One of the most important things a CF patient can do.
What are daily treatments?
Normal percussion sound this over unaffected areas.
What is hyperrsonance?
Your parents are to blame.
What is genetically inherited disease?
This can be a result of pancreatic insufficiency.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
A diet is high in these.
What are calories and proteins?
Stay free and clear of these.
What are germs?
Felt when palpating chest walls.
What is increased tactile fremitus?
I can't even remember how many times I've had to take antibiotics.
What is persistent lung infections?
This serious lung problem makes it even harder to breathe.
What is a pneumothorax?
These can take the place of lipase, amylase and protease.
What are pancreatic enzymes?
Who loves you, baby.
Who is the care team? CF Nurses and Dr's, dieticians, SW, Psych, Resp. Therapists
Normal percussion sound this over affected areas.
What is dullness? (consolidation)
My dog says I taste ...
What is salty?
A cough produces a this pink and yucky stuff.
What is hemoptysis?
Postural drainage, breathing exercises and aerosol therapies are these.
What is pulmonary therapy?
You might get a brand new one of these.
What is a lung transplant?
Now hear this ... !
What are coarse crackles?
I had this after I was born.
What is a meconium ileus?
I help pass along water, electrolytes, acids, cholesterol, phospholipids and conjugated bilirubin.
What is the biliary tract?
I take a special kind of medicine to help clear the mucus out.
What is a mucolytic?
I'm going to jail.
What is a clinical trial?