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Sunday, March 1, 2015

Cystic Fibrosis Mnemonic: Pulmonary Exacerbation


CF PANCREAS:

C
ough (increase in intensity and frequent spells)
Fever (usually low grade, unless severe bronchopneumonia is present) 

Pulmonary function deterioration
Appetite decrease
Nutrition, weight loss
CBC (leukocytosis with left shift)
Radiograph (increase over aeration, peribronchial thickening, mucus plugging) 

Exam (rales or wheezing in previously clear areas, tachypnea, retractions) 
Activity (decreased, impaired exercise intolerance, increased absenteeism)
Sputum (becomes darker, thicker, and more abundant, forming plugs) 

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