Question

A 24-year-old with cystic fibrosis develops a persistent Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in his sputum. According to NICE guidelines, which of the following is the most appropriate long-term management strategy?

Accepted Answer

Inhaled colistimethate or tobramycin

Answer

Oral ciprofloxacin every day indefinitely

Answer

Frequent high-dose IV antibiotics

Answer

Corticosteroids for prophylaxis

Answer

No prophylaxis needed

Practice question

A 24-year-old with cystic fibrosis develops a persistent Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in his sputum. According to NICE guidelines, which of the following is the most appropriate long-term management strategy?