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Case Reports
. 2020:31:101226.
doi: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2020.101226. Epub 2020 Sep 16.

Cystic fibrosis and COVID-19: Care considerations

Alicia A Mirza  1 , Elika J Rad  2 , Paul K Mohabir  1
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Cystic fibrosis and COVID-19: Care considerations

Alicia A Mirza et al. Respir Med Case Rep. 2020.

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has demanded large scale changes in patient care. People with cystic fibrosis have unique considerations, including underlying lung disease and routine aerosolizing therapies, but there is insufficient evidence to create comprehensive practice guidelines. We share a case of a patient with CF and COVID-19 as well as alterations to routine CF care at a large academic center. Key considerations include accessible COVID-19 screening, augmented infection control practices, and rapid integration of telemedicine.

Keywords: Covid-19; Cystic fibrosis; Infection control; Pulmonary.

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Proposed Algorithm of Routine CF Care Considerations if COVID-19 Suspected.
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