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Cystic Fibrosis

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What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body. Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices. These secreted fluids are normally thin and slippery.

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  • Chronic coughing (dry or coughing up mucus)
  • Recurring chest colds.
  • Wheezing or shortness of breath.
  • Frequent sinus infections.
  • Very salty-tasting skin.
  • Nasal polyps
  • Hemoptysis
  • Infertility
  • Liver disease
  • Pancreatitis
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Chronic infections
  • Diabetes
  • Malnutrition

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease caused by mutations in a gene called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). The CFTR gene provides instructions for the CFTR protein . People who inherit two copies of a mutated CFTR gene (one copy from each biological parent) will have cystic fibrosis.

The greatest risk factor for cystic fibrosis is a family history of the disease, especially if either parent is a known carrier. The gene that causes cystic fibrosis is recessive. This means that in order to have cystic fibrosis, children must inherit two copies of the gene, one from each parent.

Can CF Be Prevented? At this time, preventing CF is not possible. In babies with two abnor mal CF genes, the disease is already present at birth in some organs, such as the pancreas and liver, but develops only after birth in the lungs. Someday, gene therapy may be used to prevent the lung disease from developing.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • antibiotics to prevent and treat chest infections.
  • medicines to make the mucus in the lungs thinner and easier to cough up.
  • medicines to widen the airways and reduce inflammation.
  • special techniques and devices to help clear mucus from the lungs.
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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Nasal and sinus surgery. Your doctor may recommend surgery to remove nasal polyps that obstruct breathing.
  • Oxygen therapy.
  • Noninvasive ventilation.
  • Feeding tube.
  • Bowel surgery.
  • Lung transplant.
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