Students with CF will also have more than the normal amount of salt in their sweat. This rarely causes problems since there is usually enough salt in their diet. These students can be at risk for heat exhaustion and dehydration during strenuous exercise, hot weather and if they have a fever. Students with CF will receive a variety of treatments to help them cope with the problems. Chest physical therapy helps loosen the mucus in the lungs and will help to keep air passages open.
Physical activity helps loosen mucus and helps stimulate coughing.
Antibiotic therapy helps fight respiratory infections. Vitamins and diet to provide nutritional supplement. Aerosol therapy in which the students inhale medications to help clear airways. May cough, sound wheezy or congested. May appear smaller than peers.