Age-appropriate care
Infants with CF are dependent on their parents/caregivers for all CF care. Involving your child in their care: A focus on incorporating CF treatments as
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What Can I Do to Help Keep My Lungs Healthy?
We have made the information accessible in age categories as your child grows. Here is some general information and then click on the age category
What can I do to keep my lungs healthy?
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How will I know I have a chest infection?
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Exercise/Physical activity
Useful resource: https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/physical-activity-and-exercise/physical-activity-and-exercise-guidelines-for-all-australians/for-children-and-young-people-5-to-17-years Children and adolescents Children this age should be doing 60 minutes of energetic activities, including some vigorous activities like running, jumping, sports
Inhalation therapy
Stuart, please include the link to inhalation therapy in the community site. Cleaning and maintenance of airway clearance devices and nebulisers Cleaning your airway clearance
Airway Clearance
Stuart please include the link to airway clearance course in community CF site Need to develop and include some information to support development of confidence
What can I do to keep my child’s lungs healthy?
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How will I know my child has a chest infection?
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Staying active/exercise
Useful resource: https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/physical-activity-and-exercise/physical-activity-and-exercise-guidelines-for-all-australians/for-children-and-young-people-5-to-17-years Children and adolescents Children this age should be doing at least 60 minutes of energetic activities weekly, including some vigorous activities like
