help with abbreviations

[CJsmom]

I introduced myself before briefly, I'm Kim and my son CJ, 13, is soon to be tested for CF. His uncle has it and he has alot of symptoms. I have 2 younger children who don't have any symptoms and are very healthy.
I love this forum, you all seem like a great group of people and I admire the strength of you and your children. The way you all support each other is amazing and inspiring.
My prob is that because I am new to all of this, I'm confused by alot of the terminology you all use <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">
Could someone help me out by filling me in on the more common ones...Tobi, CPT, PFT's etc...also, what exactly is a tune up, I hear it discussed alot.
Thanks so much.

 

[CJsmom]

I introduced myself before briefly, I'm Kim and my son CJ, 13, is soon to be tested for CF. His uncle has it and he has alot of symptoms. I have 2 younger children who don't have any symptoms and are very healthy.
I love this forum, you all seem like a great group of people and I admire the strength of you and your children. The way you all support each other is amazing and inspiring.
My prob is that because I am new to all of this, I'm confused by alot of the terminology you all use <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">
Could someone help me out by filling me in on the more common ones...Tobi, CPT, PFT's etc...also, what exactly is a tune up, I hear it discussed alot.
Thanks so much.

 

[CJsmom]

I introduced myself before briefly, I'm Kim and my son CJ, 13, is soon to be tested for CF. His uncle has it and he has alot of symptoms. I have 2 younger children who don't have any symptoms and are very healthy.
I love this forum, you all seem like a great group of people and I admire the strength of you and your children. The way you all support each other is amazing and inspiring.
My prob is that because I am new to all of this, I'm confused by alot of the terminology you all use <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">
Could someone help me out by filling me in on the more common ones...Tobi, CPT, PFT's etc...also, what exactly is a tune up, I hear it discussed alot.
Thanks so much.

 

[CJsmom]

I introduced myself before briefly, I'm Kim and my son CJ, 13, is soon to be tested for CF. His uncle has it and he has alot of symptoms. I have 2 younger children who don't have any symptoms and are very healthy.
I love this forum, you all seem like a great group of people and I admire the strength of you and your children. The way you all support each other is amazing and inspiring.
My prob is that because I am new to all of this, I'm confused by alot of the terminology you all use <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">
Could someone help me out by filling me in on the more common ones...Tobi, CPT, PFT's etc...also, what exactly is a tune up, I hear it discussed alot.
Thanks so much.

 

[CJsmom]

I introduced myself before briefly, I'm Kim and my son CJ, 13, is soon to be tested for CF. His uncle has it and he has alot of symptoms. I have 2 younger children who don't have any symptoms and are very healthy.
<br />I love this forum, you all seem like a great group of people and I admire the strength of you and your children. The way you all support each other is amazing and inspiring.
<br />My prob is that because I am new to all of this, I'm confused by alot of the terminology you all use <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">
<br />Could someone help me out by filling me in on the more common ones...Tobi, CPT, PFT's etc...also, what exactly is a tune up, I hear it discussed alot.
<br />Thanks so much.

 

[JazzysMom]

Tobi=Inhaled form of Tobramyacin a common antibiotic used on CFers

CPT=Chest Physical Therapy a/k/a Percussion, Vest or other methods (way to loosen the mucous to help get it up)

PFT=Pulmonary FUnction Test (lung function test)

You will also see:

dx=diagnoses
abx=antibiotic
ct scan=cat scan
hts/hs=hypertonic saline (type of salt water used in nebulizers)


There are others I can remember, but someone else will pipe up.

The definition of a tune up varies a little. Some say its a preventive hospital admission/iv's to avoid a real serious infection. Others say its an admission/iv's after you have reached the point of infection. Either way its iv care with antibiotics

 

[JazzysMom]

Tobi=Inhaled form of Tobramyacin a common antibiotic used on CFers

CPT=Chest Physical Therapy a/k/a Percussion, Vest or other methods (way to loosen the mucous to help get it up)

PFT=Pulmonary FUnction Test (lung function test)

You will also see:

dx=diagnoses
abx=antibiotic
ct scan=cat scan
hts/hs=hypertonic saline (type of salt water used in nebulizers)


There are others I can remember, but someone else will pipe up.

The definition of a tune up varies a little. Some say its a preventive hospital admission/iv's to avoid a real serious infection. Others say its an admission/iv's after you have reached the point of infection. Either way its iv care with antibiotics

 

[JazzysMom]

Tobi=Inhaled form of Tobramyacin a common antibiotic used on CFers

CPT=Chest Physical Therapy a/k/a Percussion, Vest or other methods (way to loosen the mucous to help get it up)

PFT=Pulmonary FUnction Test (lung function test)

You will also see:

dx=diagnoses
abx=antibiotic
ct scan=cat scan
hts/hs=hypertonic saline (type of salt water used in nebulizers)


There are others I can remember, but someone else will pipe up.

The definition of a tune up varies a little. Some say its a preventive hospital admission/iv's to avoid a real serious infection. Others say its an admission/iv's after you have reached the point of infection. Either way its iv care with antibiotics

 

[JazzysMom]

Tobi=Inhaled form of Tobramyacin a common antibiotic used on CFers

CPT=Chest Physical Therapy a/k/a Percussion, Vest or other methods (way to loosen the mucous to help get it up)

PFT=Pulmonary FUnction Test (lung function test)

You will also see:

dx=diagnoses
abx=antibiotic
ct scan=cat scan
hts/hs=hypertonic saline (type of salt water used in nebulizers)


There are others I can remember, but someone else will pipe up.

The definition of a tune up varies a little. Some say its a preventive hospital admission/iv's to avoid a real serious infection. Others say its an admission/iv's after you have reached the point of infection. Either way its iv care with antibiotics

 

[JazzysMom]

Tobi=Inhaled form of Tobramyacin a common antibiotic used on CFers
<br />
<br />CPT=Chest Physical Therapy a/k/a Percussion, Vest or other methods (way to loosen the mucous to help get it up)
<br />
<br />PFT=Pulmonary FUnction Test (lung function test)
<br />
<br />You will also see:
<br />
<br />dx=diagnoses
<br />abx=antibiotic
<br />ct scan=cat scan
<br />hts/hs=hypertonic saline (type of salt water used in nebulizers)
<br />
<br />
<br />There are others I can remember, but someone else will pipe up.
<br />
<br />The definition of a tune up varies a little. Some say its a preventive hospital admission/iv's to avoid a real serious infection. Others say its an admission/iv's after you have reached the point of infection. Either way its iv care with antibiotics
<br />
<br />
<br />

 

[debs2girls]

Welcome Kim...I have a CJ also but she is a 10 girl. Anyway, good luck with the testing.

Melissa, you did a great job.

 

[debs2girls]

Welcome Kim...I have a CJ also but she is a 10 girl. Anyway, good luck with the testing.

Melissa, you did a great job.

 

[debs2girls]

Welcome Kim...I have a CJ also but she is a 10 girl. Anyway, good luck with the testing.

Melissa, you did a great job.

 

[debs2girls]

Welcome Kim...I have a CJ also but she is a 10 girl. Anyway, good luck with the testing.

Melissa, you did a great job.

 

[debs2girls]

Welcome Kim...I have a CJ also but she is a 10 girl. Anyway, good luck with the testing.
<br />
<br />Melissa, you did a great job.

 

[CJsmom]

thanks so much <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

the PFT...my son does one at the doc for his asthma, he breathes into a machine, then sucks as much air into his lungs again then blows for as long and hard as he can...is this the same thing?

 

[CJsmom]

thanks so much <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

the PFT...my son does one at the doc for his asthma, he breathes into a machine, then sucks as much air into his lungs again then blows for as long and hard as he can...is this the same thing?

 

[CJsmom]

thanks so much <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

the PFT...my son does one at the doc for his asthma, he breathes into a machine, then sucks as much air into his lungs again then blows for as long and hard as he can...is this the same thing?

 

[CJsmom]

thanks so much <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

the PFT...my son does one at the doc for his asthma, he breathes into a machine, then sucks as much air into his lungs again then blows for as long and hard as he can...is this the same thing?

 

[CJsmom]

thanks so much <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />the PFT...my son does one at the doc for his asthma, he breathes into a machine, then sucks as much air into his lungs again then blows for as long and hard as he can...is this the same thing?