Cystic Fibrosis
Samantha Binck
Thesis
Cystic Fibrosis is a life threatening disease that affects thousands of Americans. People need to be aware of what this disease is and how it affects, not only the person who has it, but their families as well.
Personal Relevance
30,000 Americans
Life Expectancy
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How do you get it?
•Inherited through the CFTR gene
http://whatiscf.com/page.html
cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator
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Mucus Gland
•Located throughout the body•Easy breathing
http://amandainbalance.wordpress.com/2011/01/24/the-good-the-bad-and-the-mucus-y/
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
http://www.pseudomonas.com/p_aerug.jsp
PANCREAS
•Breaks down food
•Digestion problems
http://bodymindspiritintegration.com/2010/01/what-is-pancreas-and-what-are-the-functions/
Symptoms
•Salty skin
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Symptoms
•Not growing
Symptoms
•Breathing problems
Symptoms
•Clubbed fingers
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Testing
Sweat Chloride Test
http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/wellness/info/parents/24942.aspx
Blood Test
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2010/10/28/parents-question-access-to-mandatory-baby-blood-test/
Genetic testing
Chest X-Ray
Lung Function Test
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http://www.geneticology.com/
CURE
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Percussion Treatmenthttp://www.cfmedicine.com/history/images/Sixties/10Percussor.jpg
Therapy Vest
http://www.mountnittany.org/wellness-library/healthsheets/documents?ID=7327
EXERCISE
http://pullenl.wonecks.net/2010/09/14/coming-soon-a-challenge-from-our-students/
Antibioticshttp://www.enviroblog.org/2006/08/the-end-of-antibiotics.html
Bronchodilator
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Replace nutrients
http://www.exchangecares.org/2010/01/selecting-the-best-multivitamins/
Lung Transplant
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Waiting Listhttp://www.wvswrite.com/Images/Pen%20and%20paper.jpg
Pre-Surgery http://www.masterfile.com/stock-photography/image/600-01195064/Medical-Examination-Room
The Surgeryhttp://news.cnet.com/2300-11393_3-5902109.html
Post Surgeryhttp://www.ccmh.com/images/ICU%202.JPG
Kalynn
Andrianna
Andrianna Cole
Kalynn Cole
CLASS ACTIVITY
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Works Cited• "Cystic Fibrosis Overview " The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Web. 7 Jan. 2011. <http://www.chop.edu/healthinfo/cystic-fibrosis-
overview.html>. • •"Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment on MedicineNet.com." Medicine Net. MedicineNet.com. Web. 3 Feb. 2011.
<http://www.medicinenet.com/cystic_fibrosis/article.htm>. • •” What Is CF?." Cystic Fibrosis Center at Johns Hopkins. Web. 4 Feb. 2011.
<http://www.hopkinscf.org/main/whatiscf/diag_testcftr.html>. • •"Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - About the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation." Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Home. Web. 4 Mar. 2011.
<http://www.cff.org/aboutCFFoundation/About65Roses/>. • •"Sweat Chloride Test for Cystic Fibrosis Information on MedicineNet.com." Web. 12 Mar. 2011.
<http://www.medicinenet.com/sweat_chloride_test/article.htm>.
• "DIGESTIVE SYSTEM." Welcome | Division of Life Sciences, Rutgers University. Web. 17 Mar. 2011. <http://lifesci.rutgers.edu/~babiarz/digest.htm>.
• •"Common Lung Infections - Organisms That Cause Lung Infections in Cystic Fibrosis." Cystic Fibrosis - Information About Cystic Fibrosis. About.com. Web. 16 Apr. 2011. <http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/od/symptoms/tp/organisms.htm>.
• •"Lung Transplant Surgery." Cleveland Clinic. The Cleveland Clinic. Web. 1 May 2011. <http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/Lung_Transplantation/hic_Lung_Transplant_Surgery.aspx>.
• •"Intensive Care Unit." ENotes. Web. 6 May 2011. <http://www.enotes.com/surgery-encyclopedia/intensive-care-unit>.
• •"What Is an ICU?" WiseGeek. Web. 10 May 2011. <http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-icu.htm>.
• Todar, Kenneth. "Pseudomonas." Online Textbook of Bacteriology. Web. 16 May 2011. <http://www.textbookofbacteriology.net/pseudomonas.html>.
Continued…• Giddings, Sharon. Genes & Disease: Cystic Fibrosis. New York City: Chelsea House, 2009. Print.
• Langwith, Jacqueline. Perspectives on Diseases & Disorders: Cystic Fibrosis. Ed. Elizabeth Des Chenes. Farmington Hills: Greenhaven Press, 2009. Print.
• “Cystic Fibrosis.” WebMD. Healthwise, Incorporated, 23 June 2009. Web. 16 Dec. 2010. a href="http://children.webmd.com/" rel="nofollow">http://children.webmd.com/ tc/ cystic-fibrosis-topic-overview>.
• ELLYN COUVILLION. "A second chance *** Cystic fibrosis patient celebrates anniversary of lungpatient. " Advocate 7 Dec. 2010,ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 22 Dec. 2010
• Anonymous, . "Portable Device Replaces Ventilator. " USA Today 1 Feb. 2010: Research Library, ProQuest. Web. 16 Feb. 2011.
• "Cystic Fibrosis; Researchers at University of Parma publish new data on cystic fibrosis. " Electronics Newsweekly 1 Dec. 2010: ProQuest Computing, ProQuest. Web. 16 Feb. 2011.
• Cole, Georgiana. E-Mail interview. 30 Jan. 2011.
CONCLUSION
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