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BIOGRAPHY
Anthony's Cystic Fibrosis was detected through the Guthrie Test, done at day 5 after birth. Anthony's lungs make excess secretions which he must cough up or he will become very unwell, and could consequently die from a common cold. Required a 2 week hospital admission just before his 1st birthday.
He has daily chest physiotherapy, which increases to at least twice daily when he is unwell. Needs to maintain a high calorie diet as a lot of energy is required for coughing and breathing. Attends the children's hospital every 3 months for check ups and lung function tests. Has a yearly general anaesthetic for a bronchoscopy and CT scan of his lungs to detect disease progress.
Started Kindergarten, aged 4, in Feb 2009, and required a week off school every 3 weeks due to frequent colds and infections. He attends swimming lessons and just started at Little Athletics (November 2009) as he enjoys running. We encourage Anthony to keep active as this will help with maintaining good lung function, and he coughs a lot through exercising. He also loves playing with his Batman and Superman toys, and his pirate boat, and loves watching TV and movies, especially while doing his physiotherapy.
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