Colton is one out of 30,000 living with Cystic Fibrosis.
Cystic Fibrosis is An inherited life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system.
Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices. It causes these fluids to become thick and sticky. They then plug up tubes, ducts, and passageways.
Symptoms vary and can include cough, repeated lung infections, inability to gain weight, and fatty stools.
Treatments may ease symptoms and reduce complications. Newborn screening helps with early diagnosis.
Unfortunately, Colton's mutation are DDF508 which is the most common. It's also the mutation where it's most common they get the most sick, but on the plus side this specific mutation qualifies for certain medications to help prolong their life.
His daily medications include:
Albuterol-2x a day
7%- 2 x a day
Trikafta- 2x a day
Aquatec- 1ML a day
Creon 12,000-20 capsules a day
Flonase- as needed
Tylenol- As needed
Zinc- as need
Azetirelin- M,W,F
Qullivant - Daily (ADHD)
Vitamin D- Daily
Cystic Fibrosis is An inherited life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system.
Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices. It causes these fluids to become thick and sticky. They then plug up tubes, ducts, and passageways.
Symptoms vary and can include cough, repeated lung infections, inability to gain weight, and fatty stools.
Treatments may ease symptoms and reduce complications. Newborn screening helps with early diagnosis.
Unfortunately, Colton's mutation are DDF508 which is the most common. It's also the mutation where it's most common they get the most sick, but on the plus side this specific mutation qualifies for certain medications to help prolong their life.
His daily medications include:
Albuterol-2x a day
7%- 2 x a day
Trikafta- 2x a day
Aquatec- 1ML a day
Creon 12,000-20 capsules a day
Flonase- as needed
Tylenol- As needed
Zinc- as need
Azetirelin- M,W,F
Qullivant - Daily (ADHD)
Vitamin D- Daily
