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    Nebulisers

    This is confusng for me, i alway's hear of people using neb's and they have never been recommendded /mentioned to me for the use on my daughter. I have only been told to do manual cpt once a day, enzymes, vitabdeck and Fluclox twice a day and that's all as far as treatment. The pysio, even...
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    Natural Therapies

    Hi Salli, thanks. I was just in Melbourne inMarch, and i'm coming back up in October for a wedding. Where in Melbourne are you? The wedding is somewhere near Thomastown/Preston not sure . Ok, some info on the probiotcs. Its called cyto bifidus by Eagle (google it), it contains approx 10billion...
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    What is the diff between cought swab and sputem culture

    Hey all, thanks for your replies. Melissa, you asked if they do a culture during a bronch. No, this clinic does not do cultures at all, that's what bugs me. I don't no of any other clinic that doesn't, don't get me wrong i love the doc's and nurses there, they do a great job. I just don't like...
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    GIGANTIC spit ups

    Hi Tammi, sorry to hear of your scare and sorry that i really don't know how to answer your questions. Besides yes. it can be mucus, and mucus can build up in the stomach. Although i don't think its something that shoul happen often. My daughter has done that twice, but only when she was a very...
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    Natural Therapies

    Hi Salli, i give my daughter a probiotic called (cyto bifidus), whivh you can only buy directly from the practioner here in Australia. The reason we can't sue normal over counter probiotics is because they are not potent enough for people with CF.eg, like the fish oil tblts you need 3000 caps...
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    advice from others with similar problems needed

    Hi Jen, i'm sorry thear that baby ANDREW, and guy's are having so much to deal with. Cf is not an easy thing for both parents and chn, and you have Cerebral palsy to deal with as well. I'm praying for you guy's and i hope things begin to settle down. I too have a prob with my dd gaining weight...
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    Here we go!!

    Good luck with everything, i hope he get's well soon.
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    What is the diff between cought swab and sputem culture

    Hey all, I will try and cut this short for ya all. A few months back my dd had an ongoing cough that i was concerned about, and still coughs a litlle now maybe 3-4 times a day. Now her clinic do not do cultures, as its not part of prctce. They do yearly bronchs(i have explained this many...
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    genetic testing while pregnant??

    Yep Sally, your close. I think they can do the testing as early as 10wks. They will prefer to do a cvs and if that's not possible they will then do the amnio. Both have a rate of miscarriage, so its up to you. Its usually suggested if you choose not to terminate the pregnancy with a positine...
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    Olivia - on my signature

    Thanks you guy's. She is my little angel. Haily's mum she is so cute too, and chubby might i add. I wish my little girl would put a little more weight on. Oh weLL, she's still healthy that's the main thing. And yes, they are close in age how cute. Ps: how's Hailey been with her overall health...
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    Lizardqueen

    I meant thelizardqueen, sorry Liz don't know how to edit the name of topic.
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    Lizardqueen

    Hi Liz, i was just wondering how things were going with you and your man. Have you sorted things out. I hope so, i was just thinking of you and what you said the other day. Me and my husband were alway's debating when to have kids. He wanted to wait but i didn't, as i wanted to a young mum...
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    Katie Beckett

    Hi Brandi, sorry i don't know the answer to your ?. But maybe if you post it on the adults section you will get some great responces. Hope this helps.
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    DS first admission

    Sorry to hear your little man is in hospital, it would be scary as its his first admission. Just think he is there to be treated and will come through 100% better than waht he is now. I hope he get's better soon. Hang in there and keep us posted. Regards Eli
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    Olivia - on my signature

    Just a breif discription about her, for those of you who don't know.She has been generally healthy, but has had a few weight issues and was born 6wks premmie weighing 1.3kg. She was born with meconium illieus and had lots of probs when she was born. She has had one bronch, and is on ongoing...
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    Calling ALL Forum Users!!!

    A question i always used to ask was.* BUGS*, how do they catch them, why, what sorts of bugs can cf'ers catch, how seriouse,how do they affect cf'ers and how are they treated. Sorry if i'm repeating myself, i'm tired and its time for bed. Good luck, Julie.
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    Hi All - Finally

    Iv'e been saying for ages, i will post a pic of Olivia. Well now i have her on my signature. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> I hope ya all like it. Enjoy. Eli<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
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    Sudden change in poo

    My 16 month old daughter has CF, and her poos change all the time. T he doc's said its normal, ecpecially when they are a little and your trying to get their enzymes right. Aslo check the amount of fat in the food and ajust enzymes according to fat and protein in the food. Hope this helps...
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    Baby updates and pictures as requested :)

    Thank's for sharing , Julie. The pictures are sooooo sweet <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"><img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"><img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">. I like the bit about the personalities, that was so cute and funny. Make sure you contines to...
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    Working from Home Ideas

    Hi Becca, i too wolud like to know what Dononvan (above) is asking. Can you please also email me and let me know. (eli@ozemail.com.au) I am a stay at home mum to Olivai with CF. Any extra cash is good, when it come to medical expences and mortgages. Thanks for any ideas, you can give me. Edited...
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