CHILDS Trust hospital opens cystic fibrosis clinic for enhanced care
Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital has opened a specialized clinic to provide multidisciplinary care for children with cystic fibrosis. The clinic aims to address the challenges of delayed diagnosis and provide comprehensive treatment for this genetic condition.
Why it matters
Improves healthcare accessibility and specialized treatment outcomes for a condition that is increasingly recognized in India.
Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital (KKCTH) has launched a cystic fibrosis clinic to strengthen coordinated care for children.
According to a press release, cystic fibrosis is an inherited, progressive genetic condition that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system, although several other organs may also be involved. Traditionally considered rare in India, it is now increasingly being recognised across the country. However, delayed diagnosis remains a major challenge, often resulting in advanced lung disease, poor growth and other complications.
Children with cystic fibrosis require regular, lifelong, multidisciplinary care. A dedicated clinic brings together specialists in paediatric pulmonology, gastroenterology, nutrition, physiotherapy, and endocrinology, along with medical social workers.
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