Azithromycin and cystic fibrosis

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Avatar n tn went in for my 18 week ultrasound and apt and found out I am a carrier for cystic fibrosis but we had to do testing on my spouse to see if he has it as well. That's gonna take 10 days to get back and it leaves me stuck in my head with the internet as my resource. Has anyone else had this problem because right now it scares the crap out of me and I'm trying to not show that to much to be brave but its hard when ur scared. Advice and maybe a little encouragement welcome.
Avatar f tn what is cystic fibrosis. im 30 weeks tmw and found out im a carrier of cystic fibrosis. is this bad? please tell me. this does not help me think im worried and cant think of anything else.
Avatar f tn Does anyone have it or have a child that has it? My son is a month old now but was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was 2 weeks old. I am so heartbroken. But I want to know what to expect, and what I can do to make his life better. Please don't move this post to the cystic fibrosis forum, as nobody is on there and this is serious to me.
Avatar n tn Yesterday I got told that I am a career of cystic fibrosis should I worry.
Avatar f tn Because if baby has cystic fibrosis the drs will need to plan for babies care accordingly. Such as having a nicu team ready and in the room ect. Its not abour knowing for abortion purposes. Also if you know you can start the paperwork for disability. Its always best to know. Then you can join a support group, research and be as prepared as possible.
9768750 tn?1406394610 Hi Hun Iam a carrier for Cystic Fibrosis. My baby's father is not so it's not likely my son will have it. & correction she can't be a carrier for it. You can be only be the carrier meaning she may or may not have it.
Avatar f tn I am afraid because I read that this is related to cystic fibrosis and now I think I have it. I also have other symptoms like post nasal drip, seasonal allergies and mucus stuck on my thoath. I also sweat a lot but my sweat is not very salty. My sister also the wrinkling hands. So my question is could I have atypical/cystic fibrosis or at least be a carrier and what is my life expectancy? My doctor says I'm too old to be diagnosed with this, I'm 25 years old.
Avatar n tn On my twenty week scan it showed an abnormal bowel. Either Side effect of having an Amniocentesis at 13 weeks or cystic fibrosis. I'm absolutely scared stiff. At least two weeks before getting any results. Anyone else been through the same?
Avatar f tn My doctor did that test along with my other blood test and it came back positive that I was a carrier. This is my third pregnancy and I have never been told this before. So its nice to know it now. But I am going to have my husband tested soon just to make sure he is not a carrier also. Even though my other two kids don't have it I could have just got lucky with them.
Avatar f tn There are different types of cystic fibrosis mutations in which some are worse than others. Cystic fibrosis has to do with the thickening of the mucous around the lungs, most can't digest their own food, they have trouble breathing and are put on different types of medication. As long as the doctors catch it in time, you shouldn't have a problem. Although there isn't a cure, they can keep it from getting worse or causing death.
Avatar m tn I just had an HIV Antibody Test and an HIV DNA PCR test done. They both came back negative. I have cystic fibrosis and was wondering if the fact that I have CF, can it affect the results of the HIV Antibody Test? Or the HIV DNA PCR test? Also, I was inhaling Pulmicort (a cortcosial steroid), through a nebulizer for my lungs. I was only on it for 5 days and it was about two weeks before I was tested for HIV. Can that affect these tests too? Please let me know. Thank You very much.
Avatar f tn After getting into the details you gave me,Pneumothorax can be of many reasons like COPD, bronchogenic carcinoma, sarcoidiasis,tuberculosis,cystic fibrosis (congenital).As you are from India which is a place for epidemic tuberculosis infection.So first get it ruled out by Tuberculin test which may be done efficiently in India. If there are no other serious symptoms,I think there is nothing to be worried much.Meet a pulmonologist who is expert in lung diseases.
Avatar f tn are pleurisy and pulmonary fibrosis related and do you they have anything to do with each other?
Avatar f tn Cystic fibrosis is a scary thing and yes, will make your and your child life harder. That being said, don't panic. I worked with a girl who's teenage son has it and while he had health problems and is more sensitive to things like that in general, they've been able to manage it and he lives a very full life. Girls, dances, sports all of that. Did they see something in the ultrasound? Or was it something in your blood work?
Avatar m tn - Nasal transepithelial potential difference (NTPD or NPD) testing can be used to assess the function of the cystic fibrosis gene product, a chloride channel called cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). Certain measurements are characteristic of CF. - Clinical genetic testing for CF looks for mutations in the CFTR gene that cause the condition.
Avatar m tn Didn't know about the cystic fibrosis drug. Thanks for the info. Susie wrote:, "By the time the drug gets FDA approval, the bump up is long gone". I have to disagree, how could a company stock not continue to rise if they are making billions off of a new drug?
Avatar f tn I'm a nurse and just went over this in and human bio class. You would both have to be carriers for the child to have a chance of developing cystic fibrosis. The risk is 25% if you are both carriers. I would say definitely have it done so you know what the risk level is and then you are more prepared. They'll test the baby after he/she is born as well.
Avatar f tn Hi, welcome to the forum, if all other causes like respiratory tract infection, sinusitis etc. then another important possibility would be cystic fibrosis with predominantly respiratory involvement. But this needs to be evaluated in detail. Cystic fibrosis is a rare genetic disorder. He need to undergo investigations such as Sweat chloride, Molecular diagnosis and Nasal potential difference measurements to rule out this condition. The treatment is usually symptomatic.
Avatar n tn My step father has cystic fiborsis and hes 40 years old! Hes got lots of preoblems surgeries and in the hospital alot for infections but hes happy and living a wonderful life! If your baby gets it, theres nothing that you can do but make your child comfortable and live a hppy life. Worry and being upset will make it worse. Oh...i just saw hes not a carrier. Well congrats and im happy everything turned out good!.
Avatar f tn I found out today that I tested positive for genetic cystic fibrosis. My husband got blood work done today to see if we are both carries. I'm so scared that is something wrong with my baby and it's all my fault. Any one else going through this or has with previous pregnancies?
Avatar f tn I'm 12 weeks. Last week I found out that I am a carrier for Cystic Fibrosis. I am being referred to a Genetic Specialist so we can do some advanced testing for me and my husband. Just wanted to know if anyone else has had this scare. I'm very nervous.
Avatar f tn Is there a cystic fibrosis test for baby while you're pregnant? I am 16w and had a dream that my doctor told me baby had it. It's weird cuz I'd never heard of that disease before my dream. I feel calm about it, but I just want to know if my dream is true or not!
Avatar n tn Possibility of recurrence of pneumonia or there being asthma, allergic bronchitis or even cystic fibrosis should be looked into. The best thing would be to consult a pediatrician and try and assess what is the cause of his problem. Take care!