Parameters to Assess Response to Intra-Venous Antibiotic Treatment for Pulmonary Exacerbations in Cystic Fibrosis

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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a multisystem disease characterized by viscid secretions in multiple organ systems. Lung infection and damage account for most of the disease burden. Acute changes in respiratory signs and symptoms termed Pulmonary Exacerbations require treatment with intravenous antibiotics and hospital admission. These episodes cause substantial disruption to people's lives and impact on lung function, quality of life and lifespan. Current treatment regimes require improvement but further study is needed to identify who might benefit from a different approach. This observational study aims to assess if multi-dimensional measurements taken during treatment correspond with later treatment response. This may allow us to personalise treatment more effectively in the future and to better understand how individuals respond to treatment.

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