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Is it important for a child with cystic fibrosis to be in a moderately clean and dust free environment ?

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Dr. HARRY OPSIMOS answered

Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology

Yes: Avoiding respiratory irritants is a good rule for a child with cf, but kids with this disease should not be restricted from living a life as normal as possible.

Answered 1/19/2017

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Dr. C. michael Bowman answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Moderately is the key word here. The germs that cause problems in children with CF often come from within them or from a hospital environment. Thus, while they should not be around other folks with cf, they don't need to be "kept in a bubble". Children with CF can also have asthma, so if allergies are a trigger, exposure to dust and other allergens can cause more symptoms. Playing outside is fine.

Answered 6/10/2014

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