As a result, antibiotics usually are given intravenously. Despite new advances, lung disease is progressive. Lung transplantation remains an option for many cystic fibrosis patients with end-stage lung disease. Nutrition Most cystic fibrosis patients have pancreatic insufficiency and do not have the pancreatic enzymes needed for digestion. They can become malnourished.
Proper nutrition is a key component of daily therapy.
If the infection is under control, we can get her to gain weight. It was easy to see which kids were on Megace. They put on weight. Flume said he looks for diabetes in patients who have frequent infections and do not gain weight as quickly as he would hope. Restriction of calories is not the answer.