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Cystic fibrosis
by Alexandra Bejaniyan
Cystic fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is a disease that changes the body construction and makes it mucus and sweat. It mainly affects:
• Lungs
• Digestive system
and other body parts.
Cystic fibrosis is genetic and caused by a flawed gene.
Source: http://discovermagazine.com/~/media/Images/Issues/2013/September/a-look-inside-cystic-fibrosis.jpg
How do you get Cystic Fibrosis?Cystic fibrosis is a recessive disorder. This means that:
Both parents should have the recessive gene for a child to get the disease.
If a child inherits only one copy of the recessive gene, he or she will be a carrier.
*Carriers does not actually have the disease . But they can pass it to their children.
Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Autorecessive.svg/1350px-Autorecessive.svg.png
Symptoms: Cystic FibrosisRespiratory (such as
breathlessness)i. Breathlessness. ii. A cough that causes mucusiii. Wheezingiv. Repeated Lung infectionsv. Inflamed nasal passages or a
stuffy nose
Source: http://www.hindustanlink.com/health-care-blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Best-Remedies-For-Lung-Infection.jpg
Symptoms: Cystic FibrosisDigestive symptoms
1. Foul-smelling, greasy stools
2. Poor weight gain and growth
3. Intestinal blockage, particularly in newborns
4. Severe constipation
Source: http://blogs.longwood.edu/pmorris/files/2012/10/Cystic-Fibrosis-World.jpeg
Treatment: Cystic FibrosisThe goals of treatment include:
Preventing and controlling lung infections Loosening and removing mucus from the
lungs Preventing and treating intestinal blockage Providing adequate nutrition
Source: http://www.sigmalive.com/en/uploads/images/news/cystic-fibrosis.jpg
Medications: Cystic FibrosisThe options of medications include:
I. Antibiotics to treat and prevent lung infections
II. Mucus-thinning drugs to help patient to cough up the mucus, which improves lung function
III. Bronchodilators to help keep patient’s airways open by relaxing the muscles around your bronchial tubes
IV. Oral pancreatic enzymes to help patient’s digestive tract absorb nutrients
Source: http://www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/media/329290/CF%20Medication%20(468x257).jpg
Therapies used: Cystic Fibrosisa. Chest physical therapyb. Pulmonary rehabilitationc. Surgical and other
procedures i. Nasal polyp removal.
ii. Oxygen therapy.iii. Endoscopy and lavage.
iv. Feeding tube.v. Bowel surgery.
vi. Lung transplant.Source: http://www.bio.miami.edu/dana/pix/gene_therapy.jpg
When to see a doctor?
Immediately!