A child with cystic fibrosis (CF) receives aerosolized bronchodilator medication. When should this medication be administered?

A) Before chest physiotherapy (CPT)
B) After CPT
C) Before receiving 100% oxygen
D) After receiving 100% oxygen

Aerosolized Bronchodilator Medication

Medication delivered as a mist inhaled into the lungs to widen the bronchi for easier breathing, often used in asthma treatment.

Cystic Fibrosis

A genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system, characterized by thick, sticky mucus that can clog airways and trap bacteria.

Chest Physiotherapy

Therapeutic interventions designed to help clear airway secretions from the lungs through percussion, vibration, and manipulation of breathing patterns.