I Have Cystic Fibrosis and I'm Sick. Do I Need to See a Doctor?
If you have the following signs and symptoms, or a combination of symptoms, please call (208) 381-7092 to be seen by a member of our CF team.
If you have any of these symptoms, increase your airway clearance treatments to four times a day. Ask your CF care team if you should increase your breathing medications.
If you feel you need to be admitted to the hospital, please call for an appointment. You must be seen by a physician before admission. Call (208) 381-7092 during regular business hours or (208) 514-2525 after hours.
If cold symptoms arise, but not to the level described above, here are some tips that will help you manage the cold at home:
Call the CF clinic if the cold symptoms persist for 3 days or more and are not clearly improved. Call sooner if there is fever, chest pain, blood in the sputum, increased difficulty breathing, fatigue, changes in baseline symptoms, or if the cough interrupts sleep. If in doubt, always call.
