Cystic Fibrosis
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- Created on: 15-06-16 10:20
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- Cystic Fibrosis
- Symptoms
- babies born with jaundice
- persistent coughing, wheezing, SOB
- recurring chest and lung infections
- large, smelly stools
- hard to gain weight
- malnutrition
- diabetes
- infertility
- liver disease
- salty sweat
- incontinence
- sinusitis
- Causes
- GENETIC
- faulty gene (CFTR gene) inherited from both mother and father
- the defective gene leads to a build up of thick, sticky mucus
- the gene controls the movement of salt and water in and out of the cells
- faulty gene (CFTR gene) inherited from both mother and father
- GENETIC
- Diagnosis
- SCREENING
- Newborn Testing
- heel ***** sample of blood, to identify infection and check the functioning of organs
- Antenatal Testing
- offered to mums at high risk of having child with CF
- a fine needle is passed into the womb and a small piece of the placenta is taken to examine the chromosomes
- Sweat Testing
- measures the amount of salt in the sweat
- a weak, painless electric current causes the area of skin to sweat, then a sample is taken
- Newborn Testing
- GENETIC TESTING
- analyzing either a blood sample or a saliva sample
- CLINICAL OBSERVATION
- of temperature, respirations and blood pressure
- CHEST XRAY
- shows changes in lung structure due to dysfunction and shows infection
- SPIROMETRY
- measure volume of air that is breathed in and out; readings are compared with normal measurements to show any obstructions in airways
- SCREENING
- Treatment
- there is NO CURE, but can ease the symptoms
- MEDICATION
- Steroids
- reduces the inflammation and mucus production in airways
- Antibiotics
- treats infections in the lungs by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms
- Steroids
- HYPER-TONIC SALINE
- strong, salt solution that's inhaled to help thin the mucus
- BRONCHODILATORS
- inhaled medication used to help the person to breathe more easily
- vitamin supplements and a diet high in calories and fat
- annual flu jabs
- PHYSIOTHERAPY
- focused on airway clearance; loosens the mucus from the lungs; reduces infection and lung damage
- Lifestyle Effects
- long periods of time off work/school
- embarrassment of symptoms
- low self-esteem, frustration, depression, anxiety
- strain on social relationships
- Symptoms
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