Many conferences, camps or social events for people with Cf prohibit those with MRSA from attending. B. cepacia is a bacteria that exists throughout the environment. Most people are immune to it, but those with Cf can develop a lung infection from it and it is resistant to all known antibiotics. Some people who become infected with cepacia do not show any adverse effects, while others show a marked decline in health or die from it. There are other potential lung complications associated with cystic fibrosis.
Pneumothorax is a collapsed lung.
This occurs when the lung somehow becomes detached from the chest cavity and can no longer inflate. This is usually treated with the insertion of a chest tube for a few days until the lining of the chest cavity is able to reseal itself to the lung. Hemoptysis refers to coughing up blood from the lungs. It can be caused by a variety of things including infections, dry air, stress and certain medications. As the lung function in a person with CF decreases, they may want to consider a lung transplant.