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- Nicola Shaw, Sarah Collins, Thomas Smith, Anna McCulloch, Ian Ketchell, Viv Edwards, Lesley Blaikie, and Tracey Daniels.
- Lead Clinical Pharmacist for adult cystic fibrosis, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK.
- Brit J Hosp Med. 2021 Nov 2; 82 (11): 1-6.
AbstractCystic fibrosis is a life-limiting, inherited, multi-organ disease which affects many systems of the body. Until recently, treatments were only able to ameliorate symptoms, but the introduction of precision medications which modulate the underlying defect in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene has changed this. Notably improvements in nutrition and lung function, reduced use of antibiotics and reduced occupation rates for hospital beds have been seen. This article summarises the discussion of a group of healthcare professionals from different specialties and an expert patient, representing their personal views and experience of treating patients who are using CFTR modulators. The discussion was sponsored by an unrestricted grant from Chiesi Limited (Manchester, UK).
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