A new study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine has found that for patients living with cystic fibrosis, treatment at home is just as effective as hospital care when recuperating from a respiratory flare-up. The study also suggests that antibiotic treatment for a longer period has no added benefits compared to short-term antibiotic treatment.
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition which causes serious damage to the lungs, as well as nutritional deficiencies, according to the Mayo Clinic. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University looked at more than 1,500 patients with this condition to reach their conclusions. They found that whether a patient was given antibiotics at their home or in the hospital, a decline in lung function frequently followed respiratory worsening.
Current treatment practices for flare-ups usually involve therapy for 10 to 21 days. However, the research team found that the most advantageous length of therapy for improving lung function is 7 to 10 days.
Cystic fibrosis can be life-threatening if the proper treatment is not received. If you or a loved one was harmed by a doctor or hospital’s misdiagnosis or delay in treatment for cystic fibrosis or some other condition. Call or email the medical malpractice attorneys at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. today for a free case evaluation. We have helped clients with Bronx medical malpractice, Queens medical malpractice, Brooklyn medical malpractice and Long Island medical malpractice cases.
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