CF SIDS & RSV

Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

Q: What is cystic fibrosis?
A: A genetic disease that causes thick mucus buildup in the lungs and digestive system.

Q: How is CF inherited?
A: Both parents must be carriers; each child has a 25% chance of having CF.

Q: What is the hallmark symptom of CF?
A: High levels of chloride in sweat (salty sweat).

Q: What are the respiratory symptoms of CF?
A: Chronic cough, sinus infections, lung infections, breathing difficulties.

Q: What digestive problems are caused by CF?
A: Poor digestion due to blocked pancreatic ducts, leading to malnutrition.

Q: What are the main treatments for CF?
A: Airway clearance techniques, inhalers, mucus thinners, antibiotics, high-calorie diet, lung transplant in severe cases.

Q: What is the purpose of CFTR modulators?
A: They target the root cause of CF in patients with specific gene mutations.

Q: Why is lung function monitoring important in CF?
A: Mucus buildup can lead to permanent lung damage if untreated.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Q: What is SIDS?
A: The unexplained sudden death of an apparently healthy infant under 1 year old.

Q: What are three main risk factors for SIDS?
A: Brainstem abnormality, stressors like unsafe sleep, and age under 6 months.

Q: What sleeping position reduces SIDS risk?
A: Sleeping on the back is safest.

Q: What does "ABC" stand for in SIDS prevention?
A: Alone, Back, Crib.

Q: What are unsafe sleep practices linked to SIDS?
A: Bed-sharing, soft bedding, overheating, covering baby's face.

Q: What lifestyle factor during pregnancy increases SIDS risk?
A: Smoking, alcohol, or drug use.

Q: What campaign promotes safe sleep practices for infants?
A: The Safe to Sleep campaign (formerly "Back to Sleep").

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Q: What is RSV?
A: A common and highly contagious respiratory virus affecting infants and young children.

Q: What lung condition does RSV cause in infants?
A: Bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways).

Q: What are early symptoms of RSV?
A: Runny nose, mild cough, fever, sneezing.

Q: What are severe symptoms of RSV?
A: Wheezing, difficulty breathing, blue lips, nasal flaring, apnea.

Q: How is RSV diagnosed?
A: Nasal swab test for RSV antigen.

Q: What is the main treatment for RSV?
A: Supportive care: fluids, oxygen, fever reducers. No cure.

Q: What medication can help prevent RSV in high-risk infants?
A: Palivizumab (Synagis), an antibody injection.

Q: How can RSV be prevented?
A: Good hand hygiene, avoiding sick contacts, disinfecting surfaces.