Ep 223 – Cystic fibrosis

In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson explores cystic fibrosis, a condition that has undergone one of the most remarkable transformations in modern medicine. Once considered almost exclusively a life-limiting childhood disease, cystic fibrosis is now increasingly recognised as a chronic condition extending well into adult life, thanks to major advances in diagnosis, multidisciplinary care and targeted therapies. The episode covers the underlying genetics and pathophysiology, the multisystem nature of the disease and key features of diagnosis and management, along with the revolutionary impact of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator modulators. It also considers the continuing importance of holistic, multidisciplinary care and what the future may hold for patients living with cystic fibrosis.

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