Most women with CF are fertile. Most men with CF are infertile. The diagnosis of CF requires that two CF mutations be identified. In the United States, one third of the patients with CF are adults. CF acute arthritis usually responds to ibuprofen.
Enzymes improve absorption of protein and fat in the stomach.
All patients require enzyme enhancers such as H 2 -antagonists to assure enzyme effectiveness. Very high doses may induce fibrosing colonopathy. Aminoglycosides should be given at a lower dose than in non-CF patients. During ciprofloxacin administration, the dose of theophylline and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents should be increased. Burkholderia cepacia is usually sensitive in vitro to clotrimazole.