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CF – pneumothorax — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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ModerateRespiratoryCF – pneumothoraxRACP Paediatrics

A 12-year-old with CF presents with acute onset chest pain and breathlessness. On examination there are absent breath sounds on the right with hyperresonance to percussion. What is the most likely complication?

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Correct answer: E — Pneumothorax

Spontaneous pneumothorax is a recognised complication of CF, particularly in older children and adolescents with more advanced disease. Management depends on size and symptoms. Intercostal drainage is usually required. Recurrence is common and pleurodesis may be considered after a second episode.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2023 – CF CPG; RACP Paediatric Curriculum – Respiratory