Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit

Patients above the age of 18 who are diagnosed with cystic fibrosis are evaluated and followed up. Examinations are given between 13:30-16:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit. Respiratory function tests and microbiological phlegm evaluations are performed quarterly for patients. The frequencies of controls are increased during exacerbation periods. Diabetes and osteoporosis scans, liver-kidney function tests and abdominal ultrasonography, complete blood count as well as measuring levels of immunoglobulin and vitamin in blood and tuberculosis culture in sputum are performed annually. Patients are treated based on sputum culture reproduction. Patients are referred to the relevant departments for respiratory physiotherapy and diet planning as well as gastroenterological and endocrinologic problems. Multidisciplinary meetings participated by Adult Chest Diseases, Pediatric Chest Diseases and Infectious Diseases are organized on a monthly basis to discuss selected cases.