Antibiotics Used to Treat Cystic Fibrosis Significantly Increase Risk of Permanent Hearing Loss
February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 24 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release:
A powerful class of antibiotics provides life-saving relief for people with cystic fibrosis; however, a new study for the first time reveals the levels at which high cumulative dosages over time significantly increases the risk of permanent hearing loss in these patients.
Cystic fibrosis, or CF, is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive syste . . .
A powerful class of antibiotics provides life-saving relief for people with cystic fibrosis; however, a new study for the first time reveals the levels at which high cumulative dosages over time significantly increases the risk of permanent hearing loss in these patients.
Cystic fibrosis, or CF, is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive syste . . .