PG10 Cystic fibrosis: Basic defects and clinical problems in children

Postgraduate Course
Chairs: N. Regamey (Lucerne, Switzerland), L. Naehrlich (Giessen, Germany)
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to update both paediatric and adult professionals involved in cystic fibrosis (CF) care on the recent advances in many important aspects of CF in children; including screening, treatment, respiratory exacerbations and management of gastrointestinal problems in CF patients.

Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis - lessons from national programmes in Europe J. Barben (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Cystic fibrosis microbiology, emerging pathogens and more treatment options A. Smyth (Nottingham (Nottinghamshire), United Kingdom)
Group assignment J. Barben (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Respiratory exacerbations - definitions and therapy P. Flume (Charleston, United States of America), L. Naehrlich (Giessen, Germany)
Update on gastrointestinal and nutritional issues A. Munck (Paris, France)