What doctor or specialist should I go for cystic fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease of the sweat and mucous glands that is generally located in the liver, lungs, pancreas and intestines, etc.

To treat cystic fibrosis the most common doctors or specialists are:

Pulmonologist :

The pulmonologist is a medical specialist in respiratory diseases.

Gastroenterologist :

The gastroenterologist is a doctor specializing in diseases of the digestive system including esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.

Physiotherapist :

A physiotherapist is a professional specialized in the repair and restoration of physical mobility of patients who have suffered some type of physical trauma.

Nutritionist :

A nutritionist is a professional expert in food, nutrition and dietetics.

Pediatrician :

A pediatrician is the specialist in charge of the health care and diseases of children and adolescents from birth to 18 years.

Doctor :

A doctor or family doctor is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medical treatments to patients. The family doctor refers to patients where a specialist when a specific treatment is required.

Geneticist :

The geneticist is a doctor specialized in investigating diseases of biological inheritance.

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Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats cystic fibrosis you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.